Diagnostic Trouble Code
P0410
Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction
Technical Description P0410
Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction
What Does This Mean P0410?
This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means that it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles. Although generic, the specific repair steps may vary depending on make/model.
The P0410 code refers to the emissions system. The AIR pump puts air to the exhaust to lower emissions. It takes in outside air and pumps it through two one-way check valves into each bank of the exhaust.
About 90% of the time that this code is set, the one-way check valves have worn out or failed and allow water (which occurs naturally in the exhaust) back into the pump. In any cold climate, especially in climates with higher humidity, this water may be more excessive. The water partially fills the AIR pump, it can then freeze. When the PCM commands the pump on, if the pump is frozen it cannot turn, thus overloading the circuit and "popping" the fuse.
Other secondary air injection system trouble codes include P0411, P0412, P0413, P0414, P0415, P0416, P0417, P0418, P0419, P041F, P044F, P0491, and P0492.
The P0410 code refers to the emissions system. The AIR pump puts air to the exhaust to lower emissions. It takes in outside air and pumps it through two one-way check valves into each bank of the exhaust.
About 90% of the time that this code is set, the one-way check valves have worn out or failed and allow water (which occurs naturally in the exhaust) back into the pump. In any cold climate, especially in climates with higher humidity, this water may be more excessive. The water partially fills the AIR pump, it can then freeze. When the PCM commands the pump on, if the pump is frozen it cannot turn, thus overloading the circuit and "popping" the fuse.
Other secondary air injection system trouble codes include P0411, P0412, P0413, P0414, P0415, P0416, P0417, P0418, P0419, P041F, P044F, P0491, and P0492.
Symptoms P0410
1
MIL illumination obviously
2
Hesitation on acceleration
3
Noise from a bad/stuck AIR pump
Possible Causes P0410
1
Water may have collected in the AIR pump or the vent solenoid and frozen or corroded the pump
2
Blown AIR pump fuse due to freezing up
Solutions & Repair Steps P0410
Note: There is a technical service bulletin (TSB) regarding this code for a number of GM models. The TSB calls for the replacement of the AIR pump and the installation of a new secondary injection hose. The TSB can be found on this ACDelco site.
Additionally, if you simply replace the AIR pump the problem may return again (and again). If you replace the pump, also clean out the hoses and replace the one-way check valve. If this is on a GM model that the TSB applies to, follow those instructions in the link above. In a few cases, people have put a small hole in the rubber cover on the pump which allows any water to drain out.
Also, please note that this may be covered under the emissions warranty on the vehicle. If your vehicle is out of bumper-to-bumper warranty, check if the emissions warranty is still valid!
Sources: GM-Forums thread
Additionally, if you simply replace the AIR pump the problem may return again (and again). If you replace the pump, also clean out the hoses and replace the one-way check valve. If this is on a GM model that the TSB applies to, follow those instructions in the link above. In a few cases, people have put a small hole in the rubber cover on the pump which allows any water to drain out.
Also, please note that this may be covered under the emissions warranty on the vehicle. If your vehicle is out of bumper-to-bumper warranty, check if the emissions warranty is still valid!
Sources: GM-Forums thread
Related Codes
P0411
Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected
P0412
Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Malfunction
P0413
Secondary Air Injection System A Open
P0414
Secondary Air Injection System A Shorted
P0415
Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Malfunction
P0416
Secondary Air Injection System Open
P0417
Secondary Air Injection System B Shorted
P0418
Secondary Air Injection System Relay A Malfunction
P0419
Secondary Air Injection System Relay B Malfunction
P041F
Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Low