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P1420 Mercedes-Benz - Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid - defective

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Mercedes-Benz. All interpretations of P1420

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What P1420 means

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

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1420

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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?

Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid - defective. 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.

Is P1420 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1420 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Mercedes-Benz. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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