OBD Guide

P1419

Secondary Air System Air Mass Flow Sensor Disconnected or Stuck Signal

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increase in harmful emissions
  • Reduced engine efficiency during cold start
  • Possible misfires
  • Unstable engine operation at idle

Causes

  • Secondary air system air flow sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Mechanical damage to the secondary air system

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  2. Check connections and contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Check the functionality of the air flow sensor
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the secondary air system

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