OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1451
Evaporative Vac Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Low (1/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P1451 mean?
P1451 is defined as “Evaporative Vac Solenoid Circuit Malfunction”.
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.
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, GMC, Geo, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saturn, Suzuki: Barometric Pressure Sensor Performance
- Mazda: Canister Vent Solenoid Circuit
- BMW: Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage DM-TL Switching Solenoid Control Circuit Signal Low
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: EVAP Control System Canister Vent Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: Evap Emission Control Sys Vent Control Valve Circuit
- Volkswagen: Secondary Air Injection Circuit Short To Ground
Related codes
- P1450Purge Flow Sensor Circuit High Input
- P1449Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Low Input
- P1448Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve
- P1454Evaporative Check Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
- P1447Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
- P1446Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Flow During Non-Purge Oldsmobile Only
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