OBD Guide

P0413

AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Increase in harmful emissions
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine efficiency during cold start

Causes

  • Broken wiring harness
  • Secondary air system valve malfunction
  • Relay problems
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Check the operation of the secondary air system valve
  3. Check relays and fuses
  4. Scan the engine control module for additional errors
  5. Replace faulty components

Related codes

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