Purge solenoid valve (N80) faulty internally, with a shorted coil or stuck driver; Wiring chafed or damaged between the valve and the engine control unit, shorting the control wire to a live feed; Damaged, corroded or wet connector at the purge valve or at the control unit; Wiring harness damage from previous repairs or heat damage near the intake manifold; Engine control unit output driver fault; Poor power supply or relay fault feeding the valve circuit (depends on model and engine).

P1467

EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Short To B+.

Volkswagen
Powertrain
Manufacturer code
Low severity

How this code is built

P: SystemPowertrain
1: Defined byThe manufacturer
4: AreaAuxiliary emission controls
67: FaultThe specific fault in that area

What it means

On Volkswagen, P1467 means the engine control unit has detected that the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve (N80) circuit is shorted to battery positive voltage. The control unit sees battery voltage on the control line when it expects the circuit to be switched to earth or to be at a low level. The fault is stored when the signal does not match the commanded state of the valve.

Symptoms

Engine warning light on
Rough or unstable idle, especially just after starting
Difficulty starting or long cranking after refuelling
Slight hesitation or poor running at light load
Fuel smell near the engine bay or fuel filler
Possible emissions test failure

Possible causes

Purge solenoid valve (N80) faulty internally, with a shorted coil or stuck driverlikely
Wiring chafed or damaged between the valve and the engine control unit, shorting the control wire to a live feedlikely
Damaged, corroded or wet connector at the purge valve or at the control unitpossible
Wiring harness damage from previous repairs or heat damage near the intake manifoldpossible
Engine control unit output driver faultrare
Poor power supply or relay fault feeding the valve circuit (depends on model and engine)rare

How to diagnose

Read all stored fault codes and freeze frame data, note whether the fault is permanent or intermittent, and check for other EVAP or fuel trim codes.
Visually inspect the purge valve, its connector and the wiring along its route for chafing, melting, corrosion or water ingress.
Check the purge valve for a cracked housing and for blocked or split vacuum hoses.
Disconnect the valve and measure its coil resistance, comparing it with the specification for the specific engine.
With the valve disconnected and ignition on, check the supply and control wires for unexpected battery voltage on the control wire, using the wiring diagram for the model.
Use a diagnostic tool's actuator test to operate the valve and listen for clicking, and see whether the fault returns.
Check for wiring shorts to live feeds, testing the harness continuity between the valve and control unit with the connectors disconnected.
If the wiring and valve prove good, check the control unit connector pins and consider the control unit only after everything else is ruled out.

How to fix

Replace the purge solenoid valve if its coil or internal operation is faulty.
Repair or replace the damaged section of wiring so the control wire is no longer touching a live feed.
Clean or replace corroded or damaged connectors and terminals, and secure the harness away from heat and sharp edges.
Replace perished or disconnected vacuum or EVAP hoses found during inspection.
Repair or replace the engine control unit only if testing confirms a faulty output driver.
Clear the fault code after repair and road test to confirm it does not return.

Can I keep driving?

Low severity

The car can normally be driven while you arrange a repair, as this is mainly an emissions and idle quality issue. Book it in soon, particularly if the idle is rough or you notice a fuel smell.

Guide written by AI from the code's definition. Confirm with a diagnosis before replacing parts.