DTC Descriptor
DTC P2440 : Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Stuck OpenDiagnostic Fault Information
Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference Voltage | P2432 | P2431 | P2431 | P2430, P2431 |
Pressure Sensor Signal | P2432 | P2432 | P2433 | P2430, P2431 |
Pressure Sensor Low Reference | -- | P2433 | -- | -- |
Pump Voltage Supply | P0411 | P0411 | P2444 | -- |
Pump Ground | -- | P0411 | -- | -- |
Solenoid Voltage Supply | P0411 | P0411 | P2440 | -- |
Solenoid Ground | -- | P0411 | -- | -- |
Pump Relay Coil Voltage Supply | P0411, P0418 | P0411, P0418 | -- | -- |
Pump Relay Coil Control | P0418, P2444 | P0411, P0418 | P0418 | -- |
Pump Relay Switch Supply | P0411 | P0411 | -- | -- |
Solenoid Relay Coil Voltage Supply | P0411, P0412 | P0411, P0412 | -- | -- |
Solenoid Relay Coil Control | P0412, P2440 | P0411, P0412 | P0412 | -- |
Solenoid Relay Switch Supply | P0411 | P0411 | -- | -- |
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit | Normal Range | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Key ON, Engine OFF | ||||
5-Volt Reference Voltage | BARO | 41 kPa | 41 kPa | 111 kPa |
Pressure Sensor Signal | BARO | 42 kPa | 41 kPa | 150 kPa |
Low Reference | BARO | BARO | 145 kPa | BARO |
Circuit/System Description
The secondary air injection (AIR) system aids in the reduction of hydrocarbon emissions during a cold start. The system forces fresh filtered air into the exhaust stream in order to accelerate the catalyst operation. An electric air pump, the secondary AIR injection pump, provides filtered air on demand to the AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly. The AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly controls the flow of air from the AIR pump to the exhaust manifold. The AIR valve relay supplies the current needed to operate the AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly. A pressure sensor is used to monitor the air flow from the AIR pump. The control module supplies the internal pressure sensor with a 5-volt reference, an electrical ground, and a signal circuit.
The AIR diagnostic uses 3 phases to test the AIR system:
- DTCs P0411 and P2430 run during Phase 1
- DTCs P2430 and P2440 run during Phase 2
- DTC P2444 runs during Phase 3
During phase 1, both the AIR pump and the solenoid valve are activated. Normal secondary air function occurs. Expected system pressure is 8-10 kPa above BARO.
During phase 2, only the AIR pump is activated. The solenoid valve is closed. Pressure sensor performance and solenoid valve deactivation are tested. Expected system pressure is 20-25 kPa above BARO.
During phase 3, neither the AIR pump nor the solenoid valve is activated. AIR pump deactivation is tested. Expected system pressure equals BARO.
In all 3 phases, testing is accomplished by comparing the measured pressure against the expected pressure. The control module can detect faults in the AIR pump, AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly, and the exhaust check valve. The pressure sensor can also detect leaks and restrictions in the secondary AIR system plumbing.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0128, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0300, P0412, P0418, P0420, P0606, P1106, P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1635, P1639, P2430, P2431, P2432, P2433 |
| • | More than 60 minutes has elapsed since the last cold start. |
| • | The system voltage is 9-18 volts. |
| • | The BARO parameter is more than 70 kPa. |
| • | The MAF sensor parameter is between less than 33 g/s. |
| • | AIR system is commanded ON. |
| • | Conditions are stable for more than 5 seconds. |
| • | DTC P2440 runs once per trip start up when the above conditions are met and AIR pump operation is requested. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The AIR system does not meet expected pressure conditions. |
| • | DTC P2440 sets with in 8 seconds when the above conditions are met. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
| • | If any Secondary Air Injection System Pressure Sensor Circuit DTCs are set then perform those diagnostics first. |
| • | Inspect the AIR hoses/pipes between the pump and the shut-off valve for leaks. |
| • | With the engine RUNNING, enable the AIR pump and observe that the AIR Pressure Sensor parameter increases to approximately 20-25 kPa above BARO. |
| ⇒ | If the AIR pressure sensor parameter does not transition correctly then proceed with Circuit/System Testing. |
Circuit/System Testing
- With the ignition ON, the engine OFF, and the solenoid valve substituted with a test lamp, observe that the test lamp is not illuminated.
- Inspect the AIR pump inlet and outlet hoses/pipes for restrictions.
- Inspect the solenoid valve for leaks.
- If the solenoid valve inspects OK, replace the AIR pump.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is illuminated then test for a short to voltage on the solenoid voltage supply circuit or a faulty relay. |
Repair Instructions
| • | Control Module References for control module replacement and programming. |
Repair Verification
With the engine RUNNING, enable the AIR pump and observe that the AIR Pressure Sensor parameter increases to approximately 20-25 kPa above BARO.
