AutoCodes – Generic – P1497

P1497 Code - Downstream Throttle Air Leak

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P1497 indicates Downstream Throttle Air Leak. Common causes include Check for intake leaks. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1497 indicates Downstream Throttle Air Leak.
Common causes: Common causes include Check for intake leaks.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 28,033

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Aug 25, 2019

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Code P1497 Description

OBDII Code P1497 - Downstream Throttle Air Leak - AutoCodes.com — P1497 Code - Downstream Throttle Air Leak

What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1497?

Check for intake leaks

How to Fix the DTC P1497?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1497 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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Information for Specific Makes

P1497 Audi — Secondary Air System Bank 3 Flow Fault
P1497 BMW — Downstream Throttle Air Leak
P1497 KIA — EGR Stepper Motor Malfunction
P1497 Mazda — EGR Valve Motor Coil 2 Open Or Short
P1497 MINI — Downstream Throttle Air Leak
P1497 Subaru — EGR Signal Line 3 Circuit High
P1497 Volkswagen — Secondary Air System Bank 3 Flow Fault

About the author: William Orellana is a Master Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Learn more about his background.

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Adriana Cano
Date: August 19, 2021 at 12:21 am

my car is ready to go to the smog check ( 2009 mini s clubman ) have 6 monitor clean , but the service check soon in the middle of the steering whee is on.
my question is if i go to the smog chek will pass?, What can be?

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OBDIITech
Date: August 20, 2021 at 12:23 am

Do you have a picture of the light? if is not the engine light, then it should pass smog. The smog service station should not start the smog test if the engine light is ON.

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