What does a secondary air injection system malfunction mean?
Error Code P0410 is described as Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction. This means there’s an issue in the vehicle’s emission system, and can be caused by either electrical or mechanical failure.
What could cause a P0410 code?
Code P0410 is the result of the Engine Control Module (ECM) indicating a malfunctioning Secondary Air Injection System. This happens when the O2 sensor does not accurately detect the changes in the O2 level of the exhaust while the air injection system is functioning.
Can I drive with a P0410 code?
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 is a secondary air injection system?
Secondary-air systems have been successfully employed to reduce such cold starting emissions. To reduce the level of these pollutants, ambient air with a high oxygen content (“secondary-air”) is injected into the exhaust manifold directly downstream of the exhaust valves during the cold starting phase.
Is a secondary air injection pump necessary?
The system is critical to help cars achieve government emissions standards. So, the law says you need a secondary air injection system. Which begs the question: Does a car need a secondary air injection system to run? Strictly speaking, no, it doesn’t.
Can you drive with a bad secondary air pump?
Repairing a bad air pump While failing a smog test is a serious enough problem, the real danger from a bad air pump is the possibility that reduced engine performance and driveability could cause be hazardous to your driving safety.
Why does my p1410 code not work on my Subaru Forester?
The ever popular P1410 code (Secondary air injection valve system stuck open). The cruise control will not work (engine light on and cruise light flashing). I have read many threads on here and Nasioc, but not come across many that clearly provide the solution that was taken.
How does the air pump work on a Subaru Legacy?
Engine light on and secondary air pump and the system around it seems to be malfunctioning. Air pump was rebuilt, so it works if we put the direct power to it, relay ok, fuses ok. We also cleaned and tested both vents that control the airflow. Can anyone describe how the system works- when would the air pump need to work (what are the conditions)?
How much does a Nelson Subaru air pump cost?
So got a quote from Nelson Subaru to install blanking plates and they would arrange PBMS to remotley delete the pump codes off the ecu the quote is $1566.30 + GST is this the best route to go down? dont have any Idea or time to do it myself… Fark that’s a lot.
When to turn off the secondary air valve?
If the pressure level from the sensor in the Secondary Air Valve (air switching valve) has not reached a certain level despite the ECM turning on the air pump, or if the pressure level exceeds the threshold despite the ECM turning off the air pump, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the secondary air injection system and the code is set.