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PowertrainP0416

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open

27 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

  1. Clogged or faulty EGR valve
  2. EVAP system leak (hoses, canister, fuel cap)
  3. Faulty oxygen sensor
  4. Ageing catalytic converter
  5. Low oil, brake fluid or coolant (on some models)
  6. 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0416AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
BMWP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
BYDP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
CheryP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0416Schakelklep luchtsysteem 'B' circuit open BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
GMP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0416AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0416AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0416AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0416AIR System Switching Valve 'B' Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0416AIR System Switching Valve 2 Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0416AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0416AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open SAEPowertrain
SaabP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0416Sec. Air Combi Valve Relay Circuit 2 BrandPowertrain
TataP0416Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0416Air system switching valve 'B' circuit open BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0416Secondary air injection system valve 2 (N320): open circuit; Short to ground BrandPowertrain

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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0416 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP041600Das Sekundärluftventil 2 hat Unterbrechung. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP041600SLVE2sig: Secondary air valve 2 has an open circuit BrandPowertrain

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