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From: Sleepmac on 22 Sep 2009 19:05
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<"ycleptor2(a)sc.com"> wrote:

> On Sep 19, 3:43 pm, Sleepmac <mac121sl...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
> > 99 Camry 4-cyl Auto 124,000 miles. The 'Check Engine' light came on
> > this week. I got an OBD II reader and it gave me the code P0446. That
> > is something in the Evap. Emission Control. I have the Service Manual.
> > The cchapter starts on DI-131 or something place like that. Obviously
> > I'm having trouble reconciling what is on those pages with actually
> > seeing what I'm supposed to see on the car. Where ought I to start
> > looking for the trouble? My gas filler cap is ok. :-) And what does VSV
> > stand for?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > --
>
> Check the vsv on the Intake (air filter box) first. It's on the back
> of the air filter box and It's the easiest to get to. The removable
> one on the charcoal cannister is easiest to get to with the car on
> ramps. The bracket it is mounted to is held on with a tiny phillips
> head. Soak it in PBBlaster or Liquid Wrench and see if you can get it
> off to test. The vsvs run about $60 each. You can reset the codes and
> continue to drive. They don't affect performance, but they will get
> you in trouble in an emissions inspection.
>
> Cheers,
>
> MD

Many thanks to the guidance I've received from all 3 replies. Gives me
a good place to start. It shouldn't take me too long to run through the
possibilities.

Dan
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