Conditions for Running the DTC
- Before the PCM can report DTC P0446 failed, DTCs P0442 and P0496 must run and pass.
- DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0128, P0443, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0455, P0502, P1106, P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1125, P1516, P2101, P2108, P2119, P2120, P2125, P2138 are not set.
- The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts.
- The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.
- The fuel level is between 15-85 percent.
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
- The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F).
- The start-up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.
- The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is less than 129 km/h (80 mph).
- DTC P0446 runs once per cold start when the above conditions are met.