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I had the P0446 on my '99 V6 Camry, figured it was most likely the VSV, so I ordered a OEM one from an on-line dealer and replaced that, cleared the code. CEL was off for a bit of around town driving, but after 10 miles or so on the highway, it has come back on. So what now?
Here is what I noticed:
1. The replacement VSV had the 'key' on the electrical connector in a different place, it was 'right' instead of 'left' (depending on which way you look at it) but everything else looked the same, so I ground off the key and it plugged right in.
2. When I disconnected the two rubber hoses that are close together on the back side, I could distinctly smell gasoline. Does that mean my charcoal canister is saturated? Or is this normal?
3. I looked at all the vacuum lines and they all look fine, I do not believe I have a cracked or deteriorating hose. The fuel cap is tight.
Any suggestions on what to do next??
Here is what I noticed:
1. The replacement VSV had the 'key' on the electrical connector in a different place, it was 'right' instead of 'left' (depending on which way you look at it) but everything else looked the same, so I ground off the key and it plugged right in.
2. When I disconnected the two rubber hoses that are close together on the back side, I could distinctly smell gasoline. Does that mean my charcoal canister is saturated? Or is this normal?
3. I looked at all the vacuum lines and they all look fine, I do not believe I have a cracked or deteriorating hose. The fuel cap is tight.
Any suggestions on what to do next??