PowertrainP0445

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted

37 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · EVAP: the system that traps fuel vapour · Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers emissions control (EGR, EVAP, oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter), but some manufacturers also use P04 codes for oil-pressure, brake-fluid and coolant-level warnings.

2Common causes

Clogged or faulty EGR valve
EVAP system leak (hoses, canister, fuel cap)
Faulty oxygen sensor
Ageing catalytic converter
Low oil, brake fluid or coolant (on some models)
Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. Check the description: if it names oil pressure, brake fluid, coolant, or a brake fault, stop safely and have it diagnosed before driving. Emissions-only codes (EGR, EVAP, catalyst) should still be checked before an emissions or roadworthiness inspection.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 37

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0445	Canister solenoid valve circuit short to power Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0445	Short circuit to negative Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0445	Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0445	EVAP Purge Control Valve (N80): Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0445	Evaporative Emission (EVAP) purge solenoid circuit short to ground Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0445	Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0445	Canister discharge solenoid valve control failure Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0445	Carbon canister Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0445	EVAP Purge Control Valve (N80): Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0445	EVAP süsteemi puhastusklapp 'A' ahel lühenenud Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0445	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - No Driveability Concerns Present - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) /1450/1452/1455 Stored In Memory Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0445	EVAP Purge Control Valve (N80): Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0445	Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0445	Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0445	Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Shorted Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Mazda	P0445	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - No Driveability Concerns Present - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) /1450/1452/1455 Stored In Memory Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0445	Purge control SOL. valve short Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0445	Endstufe Tankentlüftungsventil Brand	Powertrain
Proton	P0445	Purge control SOL. valve short Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0445	Purge Valve Drive - Circuit fault Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0445	Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0445	Canister Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0445	Evaporative emission control system purge control valve circuit shorted Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0445	Canister Purge Control Fault Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0445	Canister solenoid valve circuit short to battery (+) Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0445	EVAP purge control valve (N80): circuit shorted Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0445 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P044500	Purge control solenoid valve malfunction - short circuit to B+ Brand	Powertrain

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