PowertrainP0412

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit

38 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · EGR: exhaust gas recirculation, which cuts harmful gases · EVAP: the system that traps fuel vapour · Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers emissions control (EGR, EVAP, oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter), but some manufacturers also use P04 codes for oil-pressure, brake-fluid and coolant-level warnings.

2Common causes

Clogged or faulty EGR valve
EVAP system leak (hoses, canister, fuel cap)
Faulty oxygen sensor
Ageing catalytic converter
Low oil, brake fluid or coolant (on some models)
Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. Check the description: if it names oil pressure, brake fluid, coolant, or a brake fault, stop safely and have it diagnosed before driving. Emissions-only codes (EGR, EVAP, catalyst) should still be checked before an emissions or roadworthiness inspection.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 38

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0412	DME: Activation, secondary-air valve Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0412	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) switchover solenoid circuit short to ground Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0412	Air control solenoid voltage low Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0412	Secondary air injection system switching valve A circuit Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0412	Right contact switch circuit failure Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0412	Luftsystemets skifteventil 'A' krets Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0412	Control Unit Not Coded Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0412	AIR solenoid relay control circuit bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0412	Secondary Air Injection Valve Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve 'A' Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Maserati	P0412	Secondary Air Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Nissan	P0412	Pairc solenoid valve Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0412	AIR solenoid relay control circuit bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0412	Secondary air injection system switching valve A circuit Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0412	Endstufe Sekundärluftmagnetventil Brand	Powertrain
Proton	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Saab	P0412	AIR Solenoid Relay Control Circuit Bank 1 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0412	AIR System Switching Valve A Circuit SAE	Powertrain
Tata	P0412	Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve 'A' Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0412	Right contact switch circuit failure Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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