Air Injection – Secondary Air

Injection System – Types –

Function – Failure
March 7, 2021

Air Injection - Secondary Air Injection System - Types - Function - Failure

The secondary air injection system, is actually

a component of the exhaust system.
Since no internal combustion engine is 100%
efficient, there will always be some unburned fuel in
the exhaust.

Consequently, this increases hydrocarbon emissions.

As a result, the air injection system was created. NOTE: This

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 system works in harmony with, the Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR) and Catalytic Converter, to complete the
Emission system.

So, combustion requires fuel, oxygen and heat. But, without any one
of the three, combustion cannot occur. Consequently, inside the
exhaust manifold, there is sufficient heat, to support combustion.

Secondary Air Injection System

All we have to do is introduce some oxygen, than any unburned fuel

will ignite. So, the air injection smog pump pushes air into the
exhaust system, right after the exhaust manifold. Therefore, helping
intercept and burn those unburned fuels.

Above all, the system is critical to help engines achieve

government emissions standards.

This combustion will not produce any power, but it will

reduce excessive hydrocarbon emissions.

Air Injection Function

Unlike in the combustion chamber, this combustion is uncontrolled.

So, if the fuel content of the exhaust is excessive; explosions, that
sound like popping, will occur. Consequently, there are times when
under normal conditions; such as deceleration, when the fuel
content is, excessive.

And, under these conditions, we would want to shut off the air
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 injection system. As a result, adding a air injection diverter valve,
solves this problem. So, instead of shutting the air pump off, it
diverts the air, away from the exhaust manifold.

Air Injection Diverter Valve

So, the air pump diverter valve, allows air supplied from the air pump,
to be pumped; into the exhaust stream. Thus, reducing hydrocarbon
and carbon monoxide tailpipe emissions. Consequently, it functions,
as a one-way valve; allowing the air to pump through the exhaust.

Therefore, preventing the exhaust fumes from, leaking back into the
secondary air injection system. When the air pump diverter valve
fails, it can lead to a variety of problems. In addition to a significant
increase in the vehicle’s, tailpipe emissions.

This is all done, after the combustion process is completed.

That’s why, this device has no effect on engine performance.

Air Injection Types, Consist Of Mainly, Two Different

Designs:
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 Air Pump

Pump Type

The first system known as, the Pump Type, includes an air
pump; commonly known as the smog pump. It is responsible for
supplying fresh pressurized oxygen; to the exhaust stream,
through the exhaust manifold.

Pulse Type

The second type of system known as, the Pulse Air System is
much simpler. It relies on the vacuum created in the exhaust
stream, as it travels down the exhaust manifold.

A Failed Air Pump, Will Produce A few Noticeable

Symptoms:

Engine is running rough

Reduced horsepower
Check Engine Light comes on
Exhaust odor

P0410 Engine Code

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What the P0410 code mean?

P0410 is an OBD-II generic code, that the engine control module

(ECM) detected. Because, the engine (O2) sensor did not detect an
increase in the (O2) level in the exhaust; when the air injection
system was activated.

What causes the P0410 code?

Low airflow, into the exhaust.

The (O2) sensors are getting slow to respond, to the increase in
(O2) in the exhaust.
Excessive back pressure, in the exhaust.
The air injection pump relay contacts, not making contact.

Conclusion

So, a faulty pump is generally the most frequent cause, of the

system failing. Also, too much moisture can cause damage which
results in, seizure of the pump. Finally, a faulty ground and voltage
supply, can also cause the pump to fail.
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