OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1448
Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Low (1/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P1448 mean?
P1448 is defined as “Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve”.
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 Sensor 2 Circuit Short To Ground
- BMW: Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage DM-TL Pump Too Low During Switching
- Jaguar: ELC System 2
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: ELC System 2 Fault
- Nissan: EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve Open
- Kia: Leak Detection Module Malfunction
Related codes
- P1447Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
- P1449Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Low Input
- P1446Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge Oldsmobile Only
- P1450Purge Flow Sensor Circuit High Input
- P1445Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge Chevrolet Only
- P1451Evaporative Vac Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
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