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P0446 Error on Renault
What it means and how to fix it
🚨 Fault Description (P0446)
When your Renault dashboard warns of a fault and the OBD reader throws the P0446 error, the engine control module indicates this breakdown:
"Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted"
Although this is a standardized OBD2 code, the symptoms and the location of the faulty sensor can vary depending on the exact model of your Renault (year, engine type, etc).
Other frequent faults detected in Renault:
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