How do I fix error code P2441?

How do I fix error code P2441?

What repairs can fix the P2441 code?

• Replacing the air control valve for the secondary air injection system bank one.
• Replacing the exhaust pressure sensor to the secondary air injection system for bank one.
• Repairing wiring or connections to the air injection system as directed by pinpoint tests.

What is code P2441?

OBD-II Code P2441 is defined as a Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Closed. The Secondary Air Injection System pumps outside fresh air into the Exhaust System during cold engine start up.

How do I fix error code P2444?

What repairs can fix the P2444 code?

1. Replace faulty air injection valve.
2. Replace faulty one-way check valve.
3. Replace faulty air injection pump.
4. Replace faulty pressure sensor.
5. Repair or replace frayed, broken, or shorted pressure sensor wiring.
6. Repair or replace damaged or corroded pressure sensor connector.

What is a secondary air injection check valve?

Secondary air valves are an integral part of the secondary air system. They are fitted between the secondary air pump (1) and exhaust manifold. They prevent pressure peaks in the exhaust flow from damaging the secondary air system and exhaust gas or condensate from entering the secondary air pump.

What would be the concern if the SAI one way check valve was stuck open?

If a P2442 code comes up, a one-way check valve is stuck open in the secondary air injection system, causing too much airflow into the exhaust and allowing hot exhaust gas to travel back into the pump. If the PCM receives a voltage reading of more than 10% of the allowed amount the P2442 code will be stored.

What is secondary air pump Subaru?

A secondary air pump system has the sole purpose of improving exhaust gas emissions during cold start. This additional air helps to oxidise and burn off the pollutants in the exhaust gas until the catalytic converter is hot enough to take over.

Can you drive with a bad secondary air pump?

Can you drive with a bad secondary 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.

Can you drive with a bad air pump check valve?

You will not notice anything significant in the way of vehicle performance, and you can continue to drive with a bad air pump check valve.

What is an air injection solenoid?

A control solenoid will either allow or disallow electrical power, air or fluid from moving between connected cavities or wires. In this case, the air injection system control solenoid allows or disallows air from moving between the air injection pump and the exhaust manifold.

How does Subaru secondary pump work?

The secondary air pump is air injection system that injects air post combustion for a predetermined amount of time after the engine is started. Its only active on startup for a very short time (15-60 seconds) and is inactive after that point.

What does the code P2441 mean on a car?

Code P2441 is an indication that the air injection system switching valve is not working or a sensor problem that will cause no drive symptoms. The exhaust emissions will be affected and will cause the vehicle to fail emission testing. There may also be exhaust leaks that would cause the code to be present.

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