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2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
9 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor510Torque3875Fluid9DTC882Battery1Maintenance0Recalls9
P0445low severityPowertrain

EVAP Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted

on 2009 Toyota Highlander 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Short circuit in the purge valve circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light

Common causes

  • Short in wiring
  • Faulty valve internals

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check for shorts
  2. Test valve

Repair notes

Repair short or replace valve.

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