Secondary Air Injection System
The secondary air injection system of your vehicle helps provide clean air to your exhaust system to reduce your exhaust emissions. The exact locations in which the clean air is injected varies by car model. Older model vehicles utilize a belt-driven pump and vacuum-operated switching valves, while newer vehicles often use an electric pump and computer-controlled switching as needed. The secondary air injection system is typically controlled by the vehicle’s power train control module, which manages the vehicle’s power train and emission system among other things.
Signs of a bad secondary air injection system
- Failed emissions test
- Failed catalytic converter
- Low idle
- Slow acceleration
- Engine stalling
- Check engine light illuminating
Secondary air injection system maintenance
If you notice any of the above problems with your vehicle, get your vehicle serviced by a car care professional right away. Especially if your vehicle fails an emissions test, you will want to be sure to get your vehicle fixed as soon as possible so that you can get back out onto the road.
The best way to get your secondary air injection system serviced is by booking your appointment through CarAdvise. CarAdvise makes car care simple and guarantees that you’ll pay less than the retail shop price on all car maintenance services.
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