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P2445 Toyota Code - Secondary Air Injection System Pump Stuck Off Bank 1

Quick Answer

To accelerate the activation of catalyst when warming up the engine, the air injection system pumps the secondary air to the exhaust manifold by pressure. Common causes include Air pump fuse, Vacuum hose, Air pump assembly. 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
P2445 Toyota indicates Secondary Air Injection System Pump Stuck Off Bank 1.
Common causes
Common causes include Air pump fuse, Vacuum hose, Air pump assembly.
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 103,112
How popular is this code, among other codes? Medium
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Code P2445 Toyota Description

To accelerate the activation of catalyst when warming up the engine, the air injection system pumps the secondary air to the exhaust manifold by pressure. The secondary air is supplied by the air pump and it is pumped to the exhaust manifold through the air switching valve. Open and close movement of the air switching valve is regulated by the Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV).The air pump and the air switching valve are observed by the Engine Control Module (ECM) and are used to detect malfunction in this system. The ECM monitors the secondary air injection system and detects malfunction using a pressure sensor located on the air switching valve.
The ECM observes the pressure in the secondary air passage using the pressure sensor located on the air switching valve in the secondary air injection system. The sensor detects an exhaust pressure in the secondary air passage.
OBDII Code P2445 Toyota - Secondary Air Injection System Pump Stuck Off Bank 1 - AutoCodes.com
P2445 Toyota Code - Secondary Air Injection System Pump Stuck Off Bank 1

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P2445 Toyota?

  • Air pump fuse
  • Vacuum hose
  • Air pump assembly
  • Faulty Pressure Sensor
  • Air pump harness is open or shorted
  • Air pump circuit poor electrical connection
  • Pressure Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Pressure Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P2445 Toyota?

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.

Code Tech Notes

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P2445 Toyota 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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Frequently Asked Questions about P2445 Toyota Code

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Discuss the causes and fixes for P2445 Toyota OBDII Code

  • WHERE IS SECOUNDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP LOCATED ON 2006 TUNDRA

  • The pump is under the intake manifold.

  • Where is the secondary air injection pump located on the 2005 Sequoia???

  • I think under intake.....I just took my truck today with 92000+- and they are gonna fix it for free thy have an extended warranty on those parts here is a link where I found some info I hope it helps

    http://www.tundrasolutions....

  • As explained to me and on my 05 Tundra, the P2445 code is mostly seen with a P0418 code and is caused by deteriorating air pump vanes. I found and installed a SAIS Bypass Kits from http://www.hewitt-tech.com and it saved me a $3500 repair that Toyota wanted to replace the system. I had to also get the pump replacement pack but they saved me a TON of money and were easy to install!

  • Hi, my son's truck, 07 Toyota Tacoma access cab, has both these codes too. Is this something he can fix himself or do you recommend just taking it to the mechanic? He's 20yrs old & has done his own oil changes/filters & changed his alternator, but he's not a "mechanic". Any info is greatly appreciated!

  • Hello guys I have face this is problem with this code I have replace the secondary air injection pump on the problems Steel remaining after I reset the code the car will work good for few days and the problem return again what should I have to do please need your help p2445

  • Let me check if there is more information about it. What model and year is your vehicle?

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