P0445

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: CHECK ENGINE. Possible smell of petrol.

P0445

Fault symptoms

•	CHECK ENGINE.

•	Possible smell of petrol.

On-Board Diagnostics

Type of diagnosis:

-	Continuous. But interrupted when fault criteria fulfilled and will not restart until next driving cycle.

Enable criteria

-	Engine running. Main relay voltage exceeding 10V. Output is active.

Fault criteria

-	Output voltage exceeding 2V. Condition fulfilled within 10 periods that must occur within 60 s. (Normally, it takes about 1 s to generate the trouble code.)

Dependents

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None

System reaction to a fault

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None

OK report

-	Enable criteria fulfilled. Fault criteria not fulfilled within 60 s.

Fault handling: (For more information, see Fault handling III, other emission-related components and functions .)

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Type III.

Diagnostic help

Fault diagnosis concerns an electrical fault in the connecting leads or in the valve.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

•	Activate valve output.

For more information, see Menu "Activate"

Checking the wiring

Jiggle the wiring harness at several points and in different directions to detect intermittent breaks and short circuits. Observe the multimeter, diagnostic tool or test lamp during the check.