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Code P0415

Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Shorted

What does code P0415 mean?

If scanning your vehicle resulted in the P0415 code, it means the OBD2 system logged a fault related to: "Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Shorted".

This is a generic powertrain code, which means it applies to most makes and models manufactured since 1996. However, the exact repair steps, severity, and cost can vary radically depending on whether you drive a Ford, Toyota, BMW, or any other brand.

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