Why do you need a secondary air injection pump?
The secondary air injection pump (also referred to as a smog pump or SAI pump) is responsible for lowering the number of carbon emissions that come out of the tailpipe of a vehicle. This is necessary since a vehicle engine is never 100% efficient in the combustion process.
What happens when the air injection pump is not working?
But in situations when the secondary air injection pump is not working, you can expect the RPM to drop. This may cause the car to vibrate or even stall as noted above. If you’ve already experienced engine stalling, poor acceleration, and a check engine warning light, then you need to have the secondary air injection pump checked out immediately.
Where does the air pump go in a car?
The pump lies after the exhaust manifold and before the catalytic converter of the vehicle and it can reduce carbon emissions by pumping fresh air from outside into the exhaust stream. By the time fumes leave the tailpipe, there are fewer hydrocarbon pollutants in them. This promotes a safer environment by cutting down on air pollution outside.
The secondary air injection pump (also referred to as a smog pump or SAI pump) is responsible for lowering the number of carbon emissions that come out of the tailpipe of a vehicle. This is necessary since a vehicle engine is never 100% efficient in the combustion process.
How does the secondary air pump work on a Chevy Silverado?
Secondary air pump-I tested its operation at startup. The pump enables at startup and pumps air at an acceptable volume. There are no signs of wear or issues with the pump. Secondary air valve- I tested operation at startup The valve opens and allows air to flow from the pump to the exhaust.
But in situations when the secondary air injection pump is not working, you can expect the RPM to drop. This may cause the car to vibrate or even stall as noted above. If you’ve already experienced engine stalling, poor acceleration, and a check engine warning light, then you need to have the secondary air injection pump checked out immediately.
Why is my secondary air pump not running?
O2 sensors- I replaced both pre cat O2 sensors because both had 100,000+ miles. The O2 sensors have been monitored using a scan tool and no signs of issue have been noted. I’ve monitored both pre cat O2 sensors during startup and I can see when the secondary air pump is enabled.