Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0444
Evaporative Emission Purge Control Valve Circuit Open
The ECU has detected an open circuit in the purge solenoid control line — usually a broken wire, unplugged connector, or open coil winding.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number4 / 44
Possible causes
- Purge solenoid winding open high
- Wiring or connector fault medium
- Pin pushed back out of connector body low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Possible smell of fuel near tank or engine bay
- Failed emissions inspection
- Loose-cap warning may appear
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 30–200 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1.5 h
- Component: evap purge valve
- Component: evap purge valve wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012