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P2259 Powertrain

Secondary Air Injection System Control B Circuit Low

The drive line for secondary air injection (AIR) control circuit B is stuck low. Secondary air is pumped into the exhaust manifold during cold start to speed up catalyst light-off.

Affected components

  • Secondary air injection pump
  • Secondary air injection valve

Common causes

  • High likelihood: Short to ground
  • Low likelihood: Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
  • Low likelihood: Harness chafing through insulation

Diagnostic notes

  • The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
  • This code can affect emissions

Related codes

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Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.

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