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januwan
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PO 412 code

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After replacing the starter I noticed the Check Engine light. Quickscan revealed code 412 (Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Malfunction). It may not be related but I made a mistake connecting only 3 cables to the starter on my first attempt (the starter did not turn). After correcting my error, the starter worked fine but the check engine light was on.
I have no idea how to tackle this problem and would appreciate any pointers. What would be the first thing to check?
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Post by pfmet »

Possibly try clearing the DTC and see if it comes back. The code may have tripped from some consequence of the unconnected wire and got stored. I hear nonsense codes can sometimes pop up under these unusual circumstances on these cars.

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Post by januwan »

The first thing was to check all the connections again. And of course, I found one that wasn't connected. After plugging in and clearing codes everything is fine.
Operator error. I apologize for wasting the time of all 70 members reading this thread. The only lesson one could learn is to take pictures before the job you have never done before.
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Post by scot850 »

Heck, we have all been there.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

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Post by pfmet »

Not wasted time. If we didn’t need help,or want to help, we wouldn’t be here. It’s all a learning experience.

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Post by scot850 »

Sometimes it also helps to post the question as the answer sometimes comes to you while writing it!

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

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