The check engine light came on and I ignored it for a few days since I do not drive between twelve to forty miles per day.
I borrowed a meter and got the P0418 code for secondary air injection system system relay 'A' circuit malfunction permanent failure.
I read up about this code thinking it was not a big issue since the vehicle was running normal. As days passed the vehicle would not accelerate very well even though the engine seemed to sound normal and rev up when I stepped on the gas pedal.
The problem continued to get worse and I feared to drive it.
I drove it to a local shop and had the transmission serviced. That did not solve the problem.
I finally drove it to a Toyota service department and they replaced the two air pump assemblies, two emission valve sets, air pump inlet, gaskets and clips for free under extended warranty. Great service from Toyota.
To me it was a transfer of power issue verses engine hesitation.
I hope you could help clarify the difference.
Thank you.
I borrowed a meter and got the P0418 code for secondary air injection system system relay 'A' circuit malfunction permanent failure.
I read up about this code thinking it was not a big issue since the vehicle was running normal. As days passed the vehicle would not accelerate very well even though the engine seemed to sound normal and rev up when I stepped on the gas pedal.
The problem continued to get worse and I feared to drive it.
I drove it to a local shop and had the transmission serviced. That did not solve the problem.
I finally drove it to a Toyota service department and they replaced the two air pump assemblies, two emission valve sets, air pump inlet, gaskets and clips for free under extended warranty. Great service from Toyota.
To me it was a transfer of power issue verses engine hesitation.
I hope you could help clarify the difference.
Thank you.
Oct 26, 2017 at 9:15 AM
