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P2430 Secondary Air Pump Error

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#1 ·
2004 325i w/210,000 miles.

Tried searching around and didn't find much on this specific DTC. I've been doing a lot of work on my car to get it running well and ready for state inspection. The last major problem was clogged cats, which has been resolved, however now I have an MIL for P2430 after doing the cat work.

This code is for the SAP (P2430: Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure Sensor Circuit), which was removed for the exhaust replacement. After replacing the exhaust I test drove the car a few times before putting the SAP back in. I had two SAP codes at the time which I ignored since it wasn't connected.

Now after reinstalling and connecting the SAP I've had the P2430 persist. At first I thought it may resolve after a few cold starts, but that hasn't happened. It seems this code indicates a bad signal from the secondary MAF? I guess it's possible I damaged it taking it in and out but I had taken the SAP in and out many times before over the last several weeks and never had a code until this last time so thinking that it is unlikely.

Checked wiring harness, etc. and made sure it was good and clean, and seating tightly into the secondary MAF.

Any thoughts?
 
#2 · (Edited)
Did you clear the codes after the SAP was reinstalled??

If not, clear the codes, this will also clear ALL the Emission Readiness Monitors as well.

The SAP Readiness Monitor should clear on the first cold start, if not, then the SAP MAF may be an issue, but we have seen pumps with the impeller slipping on the shaft, relays with too much Voltage drop and Kombi valves that stick.
 
#4 ·
Codes will clear on the own, but can often take 20-40 run cycles.

Clear the code, if it does not come back, then you are good. But you need to watch the Readiness Monitors that will be required for Emission Testing.

Most states will allow 1 Readiness Monitor to not be clear, CA will allow only the Evap Readiness Monitor to be the 1 Readness Monitor to not be clear.

The Evap Readiness Monitor is the hardest to clear.
 
#7 ·
Hopefully you can get all the other Monitors to Clear/Ready status quickly before a possible return of an error.

Here are MY suggestions for getting most of the Readiness Monitors to Clear/Ready state quickly.

1. Start engine cold from sitting overnight and allow the engine to idle normally for 2 minutes, 10 seconds.
2. Accelerate to 20-30 MPH and maintain steady speed for 3 1/2 minutes.
3. Accelerate to 40-50 MPH and maintain a steady speed for 15 minutes. A good car only needs 3-5 miles if the O2 sensors are working properly.
4. Before shutting engine down, allow it to idle in gear for approximately 5 minutes.
The diagnostic routine shown above will be discontinued whenever:
• Engine speed exceeds 3000 RPM
• Large fluctuations in throttle angle
• Road speed exceeds 60 MPH
NOTES:
Try to have the fuel tank filled betwee 3/4 & 7/8 of a tank. Often you will need at least 2 Run Cycles to complete most of the Readiness Monitors. The Evap Monitor is the hardest to clear, however, most states allow 1 Readiness Monitor to not be clear, CA now will allow the Evap Monitor to not be clear for SMOG testing.
 
#8 · (Edited)
Hopefully you can get all the other Monitors to Clear/Ready status quickly before a possible return of an error.

Here are MY suggestions for getting most of the Readiness Monitors to Clear/Ready state quickly.

1. Start engine cold from sitting overnight and allow the engine to idle normally for 2 minutes, 10 seconds.
2. Accelerate to 20-30 MPH and maintain steady speed for 3 1/2 minutes.
3. Accelerate to 40-50 MPH and maintain a steady speed for 15 minutes. A good car only needs 3-5 miles if the O2 sensors are working properly.
4. Before shutting engine down, allow it to idle in gear for approximately 5 minutes.
The diagnostic routine shown above will be discontinued whenever:
***8226; Engine speed exceeds 3000 RPM
***8226; Large fluctuations in throttle angle
***8226; Road speed exceeds 60 MPH
NOTES:
Try to have the fuel tank filled betwee 3/4 & 7/8 of a tank. Often you will need at least 2 Run Cycles to complete most of the Readiness Monitors. The Evap Monitor is the hardest to clear, however, most states allow 1 Readiness Monitor to not be clear, CA now will allow the Evap Monitor to not be clear for SMOG testing.
Just updated my other thread. Everything is set to ready. Your drive cycle is boss! I got most everything set last night on a ten minute drive then the SAP and Evap set this morning after cold start and drive to work. [emoji2]

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