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P1421 VAG - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1421

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What P1421 means

P1421
Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid - short to ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • AIR valve/ solenoid
Applies to Audi
P1421
Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112): Short to Ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 88%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17829. 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 P1421

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

421

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1421

What does P1421 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Secondary air injection (AIR) valve/solenoid circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1421 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1421 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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