P0469: Evaporative Emission Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Intermittent
What to do
Driveable with no symptom you would notice. If the light comes and goes, say so.
What this code means
The purge flow sensor signal is dropping out or jumping. Intermittent faults in the engine bay are usually connector or harness related, and moving the loom by hand with live data displayed finds them far faster than static measurement.
Likely causes
Start here
- Corroded or loose connector · easy
- Intermittent open in sensor wiring · moderate
- Faulty purge flow sensor · moderate
Symptoms
Components involved
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