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P1420 VAG - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1420

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P1420 means

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

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

Is P1420 generic or manufacturer-specific?

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

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