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You assumed wrong... P0455 is an SAE code for an EVAP gross leak. P1445 is a manufacturer's code for purge volume control valve.
Last edited by smj999smj on Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.
The codes are definitely related. To correct your statement above, he was referring to P0455.smj999smj wrote:You assumed wrong... P0445 is an SAE code for an EVAP gross leak. P1445 is a manufacturer's code for purge volume control valve.
I've been meaning to replace my purge valve for some time. The symptoms are:
1. SES light which throws P1445 or P0455 (or sometimes both).
2. Difficulty topping off the tank when fueling (dependent on temperature).
I tried to do this repair myself last summer, but alas, could not get the bolt (which asgard referred to in his post) to budge using release agents and air tools. I didn't feel like dealing with a broken stud. So I left it. Will hopefully get to it this summer, but we shall see... I have a house to finish!
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Post corrected: P0455! Yes, they are related, but a P1455 code refers directly to the purge control valve whereas the P0455 code is a "gross leak" detected, which could be a purge valve...or any other part of the evap system, ie fuel sender "O" seal, gas cap, vent control valve, any of the hoses, etc. A "code reader" is a good tool to have, but one must remember that a code only puts you in the direction of diagnosis; it doesn't necessarily tell you what part to replace. For example, an oxygen sensor code could very well be due to a failed oxygen sensor, but could also be due to excessive low or high fuel pressure, leaking intake gasket, circuit issue, exhaust leak or even a bad ECM. Even a top of the line diagnostic scantool is not worth much if one doesn't follow the procedures to properly diagnose and isolate a problem.
Well that is interesting, the P0 code was that written on the works order, they did replace the valve but which one is anyone's guess.
Well today with a lot of bad grace they fixed the snapped bolt. I am now fully sorted.
They just piss you off when it is there fault and they act all shocked that you would call them on it. I forced them for a free oil change. They said it was all OK as they washed it. Big deal - it was clean when it went in. Last week when they had it and failed to wash it - now that would have been a job.
Black looks great - just not in a Canadian salt storm.
I was told last year on my way to Florida by the Virginia state troopers I met in a restaurant - I would have to get it washed before anyone would steal it.
Well today with a lot of bad grace they fixed the snapped bolt. I am now fully sorted.
They just piss you off when it is there fault and they act all shocked that you would call them on it. I forced them for a free oil change. They said it was all OK as they washed it. Big deal - it was clean when it went in. Last week when they had it and failed to wash it - now that would have been a job.
Black looks great - just not in a Canadian salt storm.
I was told last year on my way to Florida by the Virginia state troopers I met in a restaurant - I would have to get it washed before anyone would steal it.
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