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1997 Replace EVAP Canister to Correct EVAP System Problems

The Evaporative system may have problems with the vapor canister releasing charcoal pellets that plug the vent valve . Typically a Code P0441, P0442 and P0446 will be set. The key code is the P0446 which is a vent valve electrical failure. The proper repair is to replace the entire canister with all the valves as a unit. This is located on top of the fuel tank and is expensive. Our Technicians tell us that for awhile Toyota was covering these problems, but this may have changed. It would not hurt to call the dealer if this problem occurs to see if Toyota is still helping with these repairs.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects model years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012, .

17 people reported this problem

  • 1997 140,000 Miles
    need to register my car but have code po441 coming up
  • 1997 345,000 Miles
    codes for purge valve and vapor canister
  • 1997 105,000 Miles
    Check engine light on. cost me 120$ to diagnosis. Parts ordered, dealer stating will be $ 900 to make necessary repair.
  • 1997 154,000 Miles
    P0446 code
  • 1997 0 Miles
    same p0446
  • 1997 0 Miles
    check the engen light is on when i start it , the idling is down.. sometimes when i do change down to gear 2 and try to pick up, the comes on and won"t pick up until it"s goes off and pick up the speed.

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