DTC P1415 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) System Bank 1

Circuit Description

An AIR pump is used on this vehicle to lower tail pipe emissions on start-up. The PCM supplies a ground to the AIR pump relay, which energizes the AIR pump.

The PCM monitors the HO2S voltages to diagnose the AIR system.

During the AIR test the PCM activates the AIR pump during closed loop operation. When the AIR is activated, the PCM monitors the HO2S voltages and short term fuel trim values for both banks of the engine. If the AIR system is operating properly, the HO2S voltages should go low and the short term fuel trim should go high.

If the PCM determines that the HO2S voltages for both banks did not respond as expected during the tests, DTC P0410 sets. If only one sensor responded, the PCM sets either a DTC P1415 or P1416 to indicate on which bank the AIR system is inoperative.

Conditions for Running the DTC

• DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0300, P0325, P0327, P0335, P0441, P0502, P0503, and HO2S DTCs not set.
• The engine operating.

• The engine operates for greater than 15 seconds in short term fuel trim cells 2, 5, and 20.
• Engine speed is greater than 550 RPM.
• Maximum air flow is 22 g/s.
• ECT is greater than 50°C (122°F).
• IAT is greater than 10°C (50°F).
• Ignition voltage is greater than 11.6 volts.
• Engine load is less than 30%.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

• HO2S voltage does not go below 222 mV for 0.9 seconds when the AIR pump is enabled during closed operation.
• Short term fuel trim does not go above a predetermined amount when the AIR pump is enabled during closed operation.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
• The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the PCM records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The PCM writes the conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• The PCM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
• A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
• A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
• Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

• Casting flash in the exhaust manifold may restrict the amount of air flow necessary to affect the HO2S voltage. If you suspect this, remove the air pipe from the manifold and inspect the passage.
• Using the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This isolates when the DTC failed.
• For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

3. A check valve that flows in both directions causes heat damage to the AIR system components.

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2	Important Before proceeding with this diagnostic table, ensure that the AIR pump is operating and that air is present at the AIR pump outlet. IF the AIR pump is inoperative refer to DTC P0410 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) System for further diagnosis. Install a scan tool. Idle the engine in Closed Loop. Turn OFF all the accessories. Monitor the Bank 1 Sensor 1 (Left Front) HO2S voltage display on the Engine 1 Data List using a scan tool. Enable the AIR pump using a scan tool. Observe and record the Bank 1 Sensor 1 (Left Front) HO2S voltage, as the AIR pump is enabled. Does the HO2S voltage drop below the specified value?	350 mV	Go to Diagnostic Aids	Go to Step 3
3	Visually/physically inspect all hoses and pipes for: Being connected Clamps are secure on pipes and hoses No kinks, holes, or pinched hoses/pipes Components with evidence of heat damage Did you isolate a condition?	--	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 4
4	Disconnect the hose from the check valve at the left exhaust manifold. Enable the AIR pump using a scan tool. Is air present at the hose outlet?	--	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 5
5	Repair the restriction or blockage in AIR hoses/pipes between the left exhaust manifold and the point where the system branches to both sides of the engine. Is the action complete?	--	Go to Step 8	--
6	Repair the condition found. Is the action complete?	--	Go to Step 8	--
7	Replace the check valve. Refer to AIR Check Valve/Pipe Replacement - Bank 1 . Is the action complete?	--	Go to Step 8	--
8	Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Clear DTC Information option using the scan tool. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature. Select the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) option and the Specific DTC option, then enter the DTC number using the scan tool. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text, if applicable. Does the scan tool indicate that this test ran and passed?	--	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 2
9	Select the Capture Info option and the Review Info option using the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?	--	Go to the applicable DTC table	System OK