For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptor

DTC P2444: Secondary Air Injection (AIR) System Pump Stuck On

### Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Pressure Sensor 5-Volt Reference Voltage | P2432 | P2432 | P2431 | P2430, P2431
Pressure Sensor Signal | P2432 | P2432 | P2433 | P2430, P2431
Pressure Sensor Low Reference | -- | P2433 | -- | --
Pump Voltage Supply | P0411 | P0411 | P2444 | --
Pump Ground | -- | P0411 | -- | --
Solenoid Voltage Supply | P0411 | P0411 | P2440 | --
Solenoid Ground | -- | P0411 | -- | --
Pump Relay Coil Voltage Supply | P0411, P0418 | P0411, P0418 | -- | --
Pump Relay Coil Control | P0418, P2444 | P0411, P0418 | P0418 | --
Pump Relay Switch Supply | P0411 | P0411 | -- | --
Solenoid Relay Coil Voltage Supply | P0411, P0412 | P0411, P0412 | -- | --
Solenoid Relay Coil Control | P0412, P2440 | P0411, P0412 | P0412 | --
Solenoid Relay Switch Supply | P0411 | P0411 | -- | --

### Typical Scan Tool Data

#### AIR Pressure Sensor

Circuit | Normal Range | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Operating Conditions: Key ON, Engine OFF
5-Volt Reference Voltage | BARO | 41 kPa | 41 kPa | 111 kPa
Pressure Sensor Signal | BARO | 42 kPa | 41 kPa | 150 kPa
Low Reference | BARO | BARO | 145 kPa | BARO

### Circuit/System Description

The secondary air injection (AIR) system aids in the reduction of hydrocarbon emissions during a cold start. The system forces fresh filtered air into the exhaust stream in order to accelerate the catalyst operation. An electric air pump, the secondary AIR injection pump, provides filtered air on demand to the AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly. The AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly controls the flow of air from the AIR pump to the exhaust manifold. The AIR valve relay supplies the current needed to operate the AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly. A pressure sensor is used to monitor the air flow from the AIR pump. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies the internal pressure sensor with a 5-volt reference, an electrical ground, and a signal circuit.

The AIR diagnostic uses 3 phases to test the AIR system:

1. DTCs P0411 and P2430 run during Phase 1.
2. DTCs P2430 and P2440 run during Phase 2.
3. DTC P2444 runs during Phase 3.

During phase 1, both the AIR pump and the solenoid valve are activated. Normal secondary air function occurs. Expected system pressure is 8-10 kPa above barometric pressure (BARO).

During phase 2, only the AIR pump is activated. The solenoid valve is closed. Pressure sensor performance and solenoid valve deactivation are tested. Expected system pressure is 20-25 kPa above BARO.

During phase 3, neither the AIR pump nor the solenoid valve is activated. AIR pump deactivation is tested. Expected system pressure equals BARO.

In all 3 phases, testing is accomplished by comparing the measured pressure against the expected pressure. The PCM can detect faults in the AIR pump, AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly, and the exhaust check valve. The pressure sensor can also detect leaks and restrictions in the secondary AIR system plumbing.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0128, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0300, P0412, P0418, P0420, P0606, P1106, P1107, P1111, P1112, P1114, P1115, P1635, P1639, P2430, P2431, P2432, P2433 are not set.

• | More than 60 minutes has elapsed since the last cold start.

• | The system voltage is 9-18 volts.

• | The BARO parameter is more than 70 kPa.

• | The MAF sensor parameter is less than 33 g/s.

• | The AIR system is commanded ON.

• | The conditions are stable for more than 5 seconds.

• | DTC P2444 runs once per trip start up when the above conditions are met and AIR pump operation is requested.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | The measured AIR pressure is more than expected.

• | DTC P2444 sets within 5 seconds when the above condition is met.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P2444 is a Type A DTC.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P2444 is a Type A DTC.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

• | Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views

• | Engine Controls Connector End Views

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### Scan Tool Reference

• | Scan Tool Data List

• | Scan Tool Data Definitions

• | Scan Tool Output Controls

### Circuit/System Verification

1. If DTCs P0411, P0418, P2432 or P2433 are set, perform those diagnostics first.
2. Ignition ON, observe that the AIR pump is not activated.

⇒ | If the AIR pump is activated, test the AIR pump voltage supply circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test the AIR pump relay control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test the relay. If the circuits and relay test normal, replace the PCM.

### Component Testing

#### Relay Test

1. Test between the normally-closed switch terminals, if any, for 0 ohms.
2. Test between the normally-open switch terminals for infinite ohms.
3. Test between each switch terminal and either coil terminal for infinite ohms.
4. Connect the relay coil terminals to ground and fused power to energize the relay.
5. Test between each switch terminal and each coil terminal for 0 volts.
6. Test between the normally-closed switch terminals, if any, for infinite ohms.
7. Test between the normally-open switch terminals for 0 ohms.

### Repair Instructions

• | Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement

• | Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Replacement

• | Secondary Air Injection Pump Inlet Hose Replacement

• | Secondary Air Injection Pump Outlet Hose Replacement

• | Control Module References for control module replacement and programming

### Repair Verification

With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe that the AIR pump is not operating.