P2430low severityPowertrain
Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1
on 2000 Audi A6 2.7L Turbo V6 · AWD
What this code means
The secondary air injection system air flow or pressure sensor is reading a signal that is too low on Bank 1. This affects the system that pumps air into the exhaust to reduce cold-start emissions.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Failed emissions test
- Rough running at cold start
Common causes
- Faulty secondary air pressure sensor
- Wiring or connector fault at sensor
- Blocked or leaking air hose
- Faulty secondary air pump
Diagnostic steps
- Check for stored codes and freeze frame data
- Inspect secondary air sensor wiring and connector
- Test sensor signal voltage with scan tool
- Inspect air hoses and pump operation
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