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netsfan549 · 02-22-2007, 08:26 AM

my car turn off at light. i turn it back on,and it turn. What went wrong for car to turn off? Can it be P0446 evarporative emmision control system vent control circuit malfunction?

Blackhawk3D · 02-22-2007, 09:11 AM

Check the plug wire and distributor, make sure there's spark. I'll bet that something happened and you don't have any spark.

netsfan549 · 02-22-2007, 09:35 AM

No clue, How to check that, but I just hope doesnt happen again

marc780 · 02-24-2007, 08:42 AM

This problem sounds like an air/fuel issue because spark is (usually) either on or off. I think if you idle the engine and raise the idle a little with your gas pedal it wont stall; trying cleaning throttle body, and if that doesnt work look for a vacuum leak from a leaky hose or the intake manifold.

alotawatts · 02-24-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by netsfan549

Can it be P0446 evarporative emmision control system vent control circuit malfunction?

I would take care of this Evap control problem / CEL you been asking about for over a week ...?

Black R/A · 02-27-2007, 09:20 PM

Take it to the dealer. Get them to run the codes. Likely a faulty sensor. Electrical problems can be horrible to diagnose.

netsfan549 · 02-28-2007, 08:27 AM

i took it to dealer,and they said charge 90 dollars thats a lot

Mike Gerber · 02-28-2007, 01:37 PM

Take the car to Autozone, if you have them in your area. They will read the codes for free. Get the code number and report back here. Someone will be then be able to give you some advice.

Mike

netsfan549 · 02-28-2007, 02:43 PM

Yea, I took it to Autozone already. they guy gave me a receipt with wahts wrong with my car. I gave it to guy at dealership he said this isnt enough information their can be 10 things wrong with car. Lose Gas cap,Gas Tank etc..

***toyomoho*** · 02-28-2007, 03:04 PM

What were the codes that AutoZone came up with? If you are a DIY person, you can run through the on-line service manual and perhaps narrow down the problem.

How often does the engine quit and where? Does it just die or surge then die or what? Did you just fill up with gas?

netsfan549 · 02-28-2007, 03:27 PM

P0446 evarporative emmision control system vent control circuit malfunction

Thats code. Yea, I fill up tank with gas. Thats first time it happen with taht car. This happen like a week ago, It hasnt turn off yet. (knock on wood). I am guessing its spark plugs. When I am at red light the car feels like it wants to keep going forward. Well yea car still hasnt turn off after that