P0411

Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system is to reduce Hydrocarbon (HC), the Carbon Monoxide (CO), and the Oxides Of Nitrogen (NOx) exhaust emissions by causing any combustible gases in the exhaust to reburn. This also causes the catalytic converters and the Heated Oxygen (HO2S) sensors to reach the normal operating temperatures more quickly, which will allow Closed Loop operation to occur earlier.

When the engine is started, the Engine Control Module (ECM) commands the AIR pump relay and the AIR cutoff valve vacuum control solenoid ON, injecting clean air into the engine exhaust ports. The ECM switches the AIR system OFF when the oxygen sensors become active. The AIR cutoff valve prevents air from being drawn into the system when the AIR pump is OFF. The vacuum to the valve is controlled by the AIR cutoff valve vacuum control solenoid. A check valve close to the engine prevents hot exhaust gases from backing up into the AIR system.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
The following DTCs are not set: P0110, P0115, P0116, P0130, P0131, P0132, P0134, P0150, P0151, P0152, P0154, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0300-P0306, P0412, P0418, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0446 or P0455.
^ The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) is between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F).
^ The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is between 18.8°C (65.8°F) and 105°C (221°F).
^ The engine is at idle.
^ The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph)
^ The AIR system is active.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The ECM has determined that reduced or no secondary air flow is present.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
The ECM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and records the operating conditions in the Freeze Frame on the second consecutive drive trip that the diagnostic runs and fails.

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Steps 6 - 16:

Steps 17 - 29:

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The ECM turns OFF the MIL after three consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A History DTC clears after forty consecutive warm-up cycles in which no failures are reported by this diagnostic or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ The scan tool clears the MIL/DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ Use the J 35616-A connector test adapter kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
^ Using the Freeze Frame data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If the DTC cannot be duplicated, review the information in the Freeze Frame. Try to operate the vehicle within the same Freeze Frame conditions, the RPM, the MAF, the vehicle speed, the temperature, etc., that were noted. This process may help in order to recreate the condition.
^ A Service Bay Test is available on the scan tool for the AIR System. This test will command the ECM to run the on-board diagnostic test for the AIR system. If a fault is present, the appropriate DTC will set.
^ Inspect the AIR pump check valve for a restriction or damage. Inspect the hoses before and after the check valve for evidence of heat damage. A heat damaged hose indicates that the check valve is stuck open allowing exhaust gas back into the AIR system. A stuck open check valve may allow exhaust gas to damage the cutoff valve.
^ Check the air pump for reduced flow. A pump that operates, but does not produce enough flow will cause this DTC to set.
^ When testing the system for a short to ground, test the circuit on the switched side of the relay. A short can be located on the switched side of the relay and includes an air pump that draws excessive current. The air pump may have an in-rush current draw of up to 90 amps when first operating the pump. This is considered normal. The current should stabilize to about 20 amps once the pump is running. Use caution if trying to operate the pump with a fused jumper. The in-rush current required to operate the pump may open the fuse if the fuse is not designed to handle the in-rush current.
^ For an intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions. Intermittent Malfunctions