Secondary air pump running when car is off

2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA
130,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ERINCASEY
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The secondary air intake valve was replaced a few months ago. The air pump can be heard running even after the car is turned off. It drained the battery completely over night. We have to disconnect the battery to get it to stop. Is this a mechanical or electrical problem and can we repair it ourselves? Thank you!
Jul 23, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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see if it's a bad relay corroded or staying on first then check for a bad solenoid. Here is a guide to help check it with the air pump relay location below.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams air pump relay (Below). Please let us know what you find.
Jul 30, 2015 at 6:34 AM