Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve ‘A’ Circuit Shorted


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P0414 AUDI Possible Causes

  • Faulty Air Pump inoperative
  • Air bypass solenoid harness is open or shorted
  • Air bypass solenoid circuit poor electrical connection

How do I fix code P0414 AUDI?

  Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.

Cost of diagnosing the P0414 AUDI code

  The cost of diagnosing the P0414 AUDI code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When is the code detected

  The DTC P0414 is detected the the AIR vacuum control solenoid circuit not operating as desired by the PCM.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Engine hesitation

P0414 AUDI Description

  An air pump is used on the vehicle to lower tail pipe emissions on start-up. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) grounds the Air pump relay control circuit which energizes the Air pump. The PCM also grounds the Air combination valve vacuum control solenoid circuit, which energizes the Air vacuum control solenoid. Vacuum is then applied to both Air combination valve diaphragms which opens the shut off valves. The PCM enables both circuits simultaneously when Air system operations id desired. When the AIR system is active, then Air pump forces fresh air into the exhaust stream in order to accelerate catalyst operation. The AIR combination valves replace the conventional check valves. When the AIR system is inactive the shut off valves prevent air flow in either direction.

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