OBD Guide

P2257

AIR System Control A Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable idle
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • AIR system solenoid malfunction
  • Air pump relay problems
  • Corrosion of connectors or terminals
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wires and connections in the circuit
  2. Check the operation of the air pump relay
  3. Test the resistance of the AIR system solenoid
  4. Check the supply voltage of the circuit
  5. Scan the ECU for additional errors

Related codes

Error P2257 by Vehicle Brand