P0445low severityPowertrain
EVAP Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted
on 2019 Jeep Cherokee 3.2L 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
- Check for shorts
- Test valve
Repair notes
Repair short or replace valve.
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