DTC P0491: - Secondary Air Injection (Air) System Insufficient Flow (Bank 1)

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION DTC P0491: - Secondary Air Injection (Air) System Insufficient Flow (Bank 1)
DTC P0491: - SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) SYSTEM INSUFFICIENT FLOW (BANK 1)

Description:  The AIR system detected that there was insufficient mass air flow change during pump switching (ON/OFF).
Possible Causes: 
  • Secondary AIR pump with no or low air flow.
  • Secondary AIR bypass solenoid leaking/blocked or stuck open/closed.
  • Secondary AIR diverter valve leaking/blocked or stuck open/closed.
  • Secondary AIR air hose restricted.
  • Secondary AIR vacuum hoes restricted or leaking.
Diagnostic Aids:  Measured air flow is less than expected. Visually inspect the secondary AIR inlet hose.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All - GO to Pinpoint Test HM . GO to Pinpoint Test HM .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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