OBD Guide

P0418

AIR System Control A Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle

Causes

  • Secondary air system solenoid valve malfunction
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • System relay malfunction
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
  • Mechanical damage to system components

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connections
  2. Test the functionality of the solenoid valve
  3. Check the secondary air system relay
  4. If necessary, replace faulty components
  5. Reset the error code and check if it returns

Related codes

Error P0418 by Vehicle Brand