P2444

DTC P2444

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provide an overview of each diagnostic category.



DTC Descriptor
DTC P2444
- Secondary Air Injection (AIR) System Pump Stuck On




Diagnostic Fault Information






Typical Scan Tool Data






Circuit/System Description

The secondary air injection (AIR) system aids in the reduction of hydrocarbon emissions during a cold start. The system forces fresh filtered air into the exhaust stream in order to accelerate the catalyst operation. An electric air pump, the secondary AIR injection pump, provides filtered air on demand to the AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly. The AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly controls the flow of air from the AIR pump to the exhaust manifold. The AIR valve relay supplies the current needed to operate the AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly. A pressure sensor is used to monitor the air flow from the AIR pump. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies the internal pressure sensor with a 5-volt reference, an electrical ground, and a signal circuit.


The AIR diagnostic uses 3 phases to test the AIR system:

1. DTCs P0411 and P2430 run during Phase 1
2. DTCs P2430 and P2440 run during Phase 2
3. DTC P2444 runs during Phase 3


During phase 1, both the AIR pump and the solenoid valve are activated. Normal secondary air function occurs. Expected system pressure is 8-10 kPa above BARO.


During phase 2, only the AIR pump is activated. The solenoid valve is closed. Pressure sensor performance and solenoid valve deactivation are tested. Expected system pressure is 15-20 kPa above BARO.


During phase 3, neither the AIR pump nor the solenoid valve is activated. AIR pump deactivation is tested. Expected system pressure equals BARO.


In all 3 phases, testing is accomplished by comparing the measured pressure against the expected pressure. The PCM can detect faults in the AIR pump, AIR control solenoid valve/pressure sensor assembly, and the exhaust check valve. The pressure sensor can also detect leaks and restrictions in the secondary AIR system plumbing.


Conditions for Running the DTC

* DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0201-P0206, P0300-P0306, P0350, P0411, P0412, P0418, P0420, P0606, P0641, P0651, P1350, P2430, P2431, P2432, P2433, P2240 are not set.
* The system voltage is 9-18 volts.
* The AIR system is commanded ON.
* The conditions are stable for more than 5 seconds.
* DTC P2444 runs once per trip at start-up when the above conditions are met, and within 5 seconds of the AIR pump being commanded OFF.



Conditions for Setting the DTC

The measured AIR pressure is more than expected.


Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P2444 is a Type A DTC.


Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P2444 is a Type A DTC.


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) (Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness))Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) (Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center))
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions)
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information


Circuit/System Verification

1. If DTCs P0411, P0418, P2432 or P2433 are set, perform those diagnostics first.
2. Ignition ON, observe that the AIR pump is not activated.

• If the AIR pump is activated, test the AIR pump voltage supply circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test the AIR pump relay control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test the relay. If the circuits and relay test normal, replace the PCM.

3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.



Component Testing


Relay Test
1. Test between the normally-closed switch terminals, if any, for 0 ohm.
2. Test between the normally-open switch terminals for infinite ohms.
3. Test between each switch terminal and either coil terminal for infinite ohms.
4. Connect the relay coil terminals to ground and fused power to energize the relay.
5. Test between each switch terminal and each coil terminal for 0 volt.
6. Test between the normally-closed switch terminals, if any, for infinite ohms.
7. Test between the normally-open switch terminals for 0 ohm.



Repair Instructions

* Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Secondary Air Injection Shut-Off Valve Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (Secondary Air Injection Shut-Off Valve Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement)
* Secondary Air Injection Shutoff Valve Replacement (Secondary Air Injection Shutoff Valve Replacement)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for PCM replacement, setup and programming



Repair Verification

With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe that the AIR pump is not operating.