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P1420 Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations)

11 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 10 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1420
Intake Air Low Pressure Switch Circuit Low Voltage Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the signal in the Intake Air Low Pressure Switch circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1420
Intake Air Low Pressure Switch Circuit Low Voltage Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the Intake Air Low Pressure Switch circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Confirm the exact vehicle, ECU and software context
  • Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Ford

1 interpretation
P1420
Catalyst Temperature Sensor Ford · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Catalyst Temperature Sensor circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Honda

1 interpretation
P1420
NOx adsorptive catalyst system - efficiency below limit Honda · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the NOx adsorptive catalyst system - efficiency below limit circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

NOx adsorptive three way catalyst

Lexus

1 interpretation
P1420
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - small leak Lexus · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a condition consistent with a leak affecting the Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - small. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • EVAP canister
  • EVAP canister purge valve
  • hose leak

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1420
Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid - defective Mercedes-Benz · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module's internal test reported the Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid as faulty. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuse
  • AIR valve/solenoid
  • ECM

Suzuki

1 interpretation
P1420
Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve - mechanical fault Suzuki · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve - mechanical fault". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Suzuki.

Possible causes

EVAP canister purge valve

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1420
EVAP Canister Small Leak Toyota · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a condition consistent with a leak affecting the EVAP Canister Small. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1420
Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid - circuit malfunction VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • AIR solenoid
Applies to Audi
P1420
Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112): Electr. Malfunction VAG · emissions Data confidence 84%

The control module detected improper operation of the Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112): Electr.. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17828. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Possible causes

  • Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112) faulty
  • Secondary Air Pump Relay (J299) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112)
  • Check Secondary Air Pump Relay (J299)
Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1420
Outside air temperature sensor - signal low Volvo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Outside air temperature signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • short to ground
  • poor connection
  • outside air temperature sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1420

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

420

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1420

What does P1420 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations). The control module detected that the signal in the Intake Air Low Pressure Switch circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1420 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1420 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, Toyota, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1420 at file level?

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