trouble codes...

[fe519]

hey everyone, im having some trouble with my 1998 camry le V6. The check engine light came on and i pulled the code and the only code comes up is P0446. This has been happening for about a year now. I checked the VSV to the evap system and the connecting is good with the correct voltage, I tried tightening the gas cap everytime now and it still comes up after about a couple days to a few weeks of driving. Does anyone have the similar problem? I heard there is a recall or something, is it true? Im pretty stuck cause I dont know where to start. Thanks for the help and advice.

[fe519]

anyone?

[deekay140]

u need to replace the tank bypass valve, attached to charcoal canister.

[Phi]

Here's a link to most/all of the OBDII codes OBDII codes

The suspected problematic bypass valve DeeKay is talking about has been discussed many times in the past. Try doing a keyword search using VSV in the camry section.

There was a TSB issued but unfortunately most of them convienently fail soon after the warranty does. There supposedly is an extended warranty on this "emmission control device". I'm having a hard time getting my Canadian dealer to honour this US warranty. My battle continues The service manager even admitted to em that he sees at least on vehicle a week for this issue

[fe519]

by any chance, does anyone know how much this part costs? cause it does look expensive

[deekay140]

the valve is about $55 I can post a part number for it on tuesday if youd like?

[fe519]

can you please do that cause the toyota dealer near my house is really dumb... they always just ask me to find the number on the computer. thanks again.

[Phi]

the new VSV is part number 90910-12271. fyi- the old one was 90910-12109

[fe519]

do the I4 and the V6 camry use the same vsv. cause i got a V6 if it really matters. also, do anyone think the dealer will fix it free?