P2442

AIR System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 2

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$50–133 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Increased fuel consumption
Unstable engine operation at idle
Reduced engine power
Unpleasant smell from the exhaust pipe

Causes

Mechanical part of AIR valve jammed
Valve contaminated or corroded
Control solenoid valve malfunction
Problems with wiring or connectors
Engine control unit failure

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the AIR valve
Test the control solenoid valve
Replacing a stuck AIR valve
Cleaning the secondary air system from carbon deposits
Checking the functionality of the secondary air pump

Related codes

P2440 P2441 P2443