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P1423 VAG - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1423

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P1423 means

P1423
Secondary air injection (AIR) system, Bank 1 - insufficient flow detected VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the measured Secondary air injection (AIR) system, Bank 1 flow was lower than the value expected while operation was commanded. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Hose connection(s)
  • AIR valve/solenoid
Applies to Audi
P1423
Secondary Air Injection System; Bank 1: Insufficient Flow VAG · emissions Data confidence 88%

The control module detected that the measured Secondary Air Injection System; Bank 1 flow was lower than the value expected while operation was commanded. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17831. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) active

Possible causes

  • Fuse for Secondary Air Injection Pump blown
  • Vacuum Hose(s) leaky or collapsed
  • Secondary Air Injection Solenoid(s) faulty
  • Combi Valve(s) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Fuse for Secondary Air Injection Pump
  • Check Vacuum Hose(s)
  • Check Secondary Air Injection Solenoid(s)
  • Check Combi Valve(s)
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1423

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

423

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1423

What does P1423 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected that the measured Secondary air injection (AIR) system, Bank 1 flow was lower than the value expected while operation was commanded. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1423 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1423 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1423 at file level?

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