OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1447
Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Low (1/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P1447 mean?
P1447 is defined as “Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected”.
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.
- Volkswagen: Catalyst Temperature Circuit Open Short To B+
- BMW: Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage DM-TL Pump Too High During Switching
- Jaguar: ELC System Closure Valve Flow
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: ELC System Closure Valve Flow Fault
- Nissan: EVAP Control System Purge Flow Monitoring
- Kia: Leak Detection Module Solenoid Valve Circuit Malfunction
Related codes
- P1446Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge Oldsmobile Only
- P1448Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve
- P1445Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge Chevrolet Only
- P1449Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Low Input
- P1444Purge Valve Stuck Open
- P1450Purge Flow Sensor Circuit High Input
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