CODE FOR THE "SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM

2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
115,000 MILES
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TRICK123
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I HAVE A CHEVY SS IT THROUGH A CODE FOR THE "SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM" NOW A BUDDY OF MINE SAID THIS IS MOST LIKELY AN O2 SENSOR...DOES THIS SOUND ACCURATE OR COULD IT BE SOMETHING ELSE?
Jan 20, 2012 at 12:26 AM
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HMAC300
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no it's not right. there is a solenoid on teh top of the engine if a 3.4L or rh rear exasut manifold if a 3.8L. it injects air into the exaust system.
Jan 20, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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TRICK123
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its the 3.8 V6... how important is this, should i go and get it fixed immediately or can it wait a few weeks...and if you could be a little bit more specific on what you think the problem is..?
Jan 20, 2012 at 1:10 AM
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HMAC300
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ineed the code to see what it is that's wrong, but check for hoses off or disconected or holes in tehm first.it can probably wait a little whle but your gas mileage may go to hell .........
Jan 20, 2012 at 1:23 AM
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i believe its p0410...... i haven't really noticed to much of a difference in gas mileage thank god..but i will check the hoses
Jan 20, 2012 at 1:36 AM
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im sorry i dont really know to much about cars....where wud the hoses be that im checking?
Jan 20, 2012 at 1:59 AM
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have apro check this for you.
Jan 20, 2012 at 1:53 PM