OBD Guide

P1426

Tank Ventilation Valve Open Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Difficulty filling the fuel tank
  • Hissing noise when opening the gas cap
  • Slight deterioration in vehicle dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Broken wires to the ventilation valve
  • Oxidation or corrosion of connector contacts
  • Malfunction of the solenoid valve itself
  • Damage to the EVAP system wiring harness
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of valve wiring and connectors
  2. Checking the valve winding resistance with a multimeter
  3. Checking the voltage supply to the valve
  4. Replacing a faulty tank ventilation valve
  5. Repair or replace damaged wiring

Related codes

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