What happens if your smog pump goes bad?
Again, a failed smog pump can upset the tune of the vehicle, which will negatively impact overall engine performance. A failed air pump may cause the engine to hesitate or stumble on acceleration, and in more serious cases, cause a noticeable reduction in total power output.
What happens when a secondary air injection pump goes bad?
You may be driving normally and then suddenly experience engine stalling or hesitation in your vehicle. A secondary air injection pump that is wearing down can cause inconsistent power gaps from the engine. One minute the power may be fine, and the next the RPM drop too much and the engine shuts off.
Can a car with air injection malfunction pass smog inspection?
You may drive your vehicle with a P0410 however keep in mind your vehicle will not pass a smog inspection. Problems with the air injection system will not cause any driveability symptoms. The check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp will be illuminated as long as a P0410 is recorded in the ECC.
Can a bad air pump cause a car to fail an emissions test?
Many states also have strict emissions regulations for their road going vehicles, and any problems with the air pump or the air injection system can not only cause performance problems, but also cause the vehicle to fail an emissions test.
Again, a failed smog pump can upset the tune of the vehicle, which will negatively impact overall engine performance. A failed air pump may cause the engine to hesitate or stumble on acceleration, and in more serious cases, cause a noticeable reduction in total power output.
You may be driving normally and then suddenly experience engine stalling or hesitation in your vehicle. A secondary air injection pump that is wearing down can cause inconsistent power gaps from the engine. One minute the power may be fine, and the next the RPM drop too much and the engine shuts off.
You may drive your vehicle with a P0410 however keep in mind your vehicle will not pass a smog inspection. Problems with the air injection system will not cause any driveability symptoms. The check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp will be illuminated as long as a P0410 is recorded in the ECC.
What to do if your air pump is not working?
Begin by ensuring the air pump motor works. Start your vehicle’s engine while it’s cold and listen to the air pump. It should run for at least one minute. If you do not hear the motor running, the fault may be with the motor, the air injection motor fuse, the air injection pump relay, or the power connector to the motor.