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P0445
Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted
- System
- P0 — Powertrain (generic)
- Severity
- Low (1/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P0445 mean?
P0445 is defined as “Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted”.
You can usually keep driving, but have it checked soon so a small fault doesn’t become a bigger one.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Kia: EVAP Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted
- Nissan: Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge system – control valve malfunction
Related codes
- P0444Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open
- P0446Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit
- P0443Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit
- P0447Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit Open
- P0442Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0448Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit Shorted
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