How Does Secondary Air Injection Work?

VW and Audi often have a system called secondary air injection. In this video we discuss, How the Secondary Air System works and what its purpose is.
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[@RedondoBeach2]

Many comments in the thread about deleting SAI. There's a lack of discussion about how to delete it and get a car to pass required state emissions tests after the delete. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the end game is to renew the vehicle's registration, right? Without a valid registration, you own a VW paperweight that takes up valuable real estate in your driveway. Make a video explaining how to delete SAI AND pass state emissions tests in order to renew the vehicle's registration. THIS would be a helpful follow-up video.

[@benjamindover38]

man! you and Humble mechanic have taught me so much!!!! mostly about my A4 B7 but this info was needed to learn about my blazer exhaust!!! thank you guys as always!!

[@victorborges9523]

Professionally explained. Please, add the pictures of intake and exhaust hose connections + location for secondary air control valve sensor.

[@MrDJC247]

Helpfull video for us turbo Subaru guys who just received a recall for our secondary air pumps. Apparently they aren't shutting off and catching fire lol.

[@humanperson900]

My 2003 chevy s10 has this system and gives it a satisfying sound during startup

[@RobertFLuc]

What a great explanation of this VW system (especially the diagram) - thanks so much for taking time to make these videos.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Robert F. Luc Thanks for watching. We appreciate the feedback and are so happy to hear its helpful

[@josephflores153]

Oh and great video. Very helpful and understandable, thank you.

[@alvaro8a]

video on in depth of how methanol inyecton works on our cars, cons and pros! thanks, great video!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Alvaro Ochoa Thanks for the feedback and the recommendation. We will look into a video like that.

[@tysonh.249]

thank you so much my hose broke that connected to the combi valve and I had no idea what it was. probably explains why I kept hearing the secondary air pump turning on

[@sadiel1]

Thanks, always wondered what was the purpose of that secondary air pump

[@2dkoda]

very informative and thank you!!! I think it will save me some money on my repair.

[@alexgomez7304]

Very helpful video, thanks

[@JohnMaffa]

Nice explanation. You make it very understandable. It's one of those.. noises that you hear a few seconds after the car starts, but don't know what it is. At least now I understand the what and why. THANKS!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+John Maffa Awesome!! Thats what we were shooting for. Glad its helpful.

[@Bmercad]

Thanks..great demo

[@tangaajah1604]

Thank you very much for this explanation, and diagram sir, is fantastic sir

[@stefanboca1990]

Hey....different question. Does the 2.0 tfsi have an EGR Valve? In specific BYD engine code

[@funky_bottoms8675]

Great video. I did the "budget" intake mod. CTS turbo inlet. Silicone hose upgrade to stock airbox, KnN performance stock filter and snow catch removed. It was working just fine until a few months ago. Now I have "ESC" code and check light. Not having the secondary air filter installed could this be the problem?

[@la1negrita]

Thank you for your informative video.One question hopefully you can answer it. What activate the air pump relay?

[@SS-ku4oq]

Thank you. From Oman

[@ale.alipour]

Question: I have a 2016 a7 3.0tfsi engine I recently changed the air intake with injen brand intake that supposed to go into that box , I installed it removing the original box and I was left with secondary air intake pipe that has no filter, Does it matter if that pipe has any filter on it or not? Would it ruin anything? Do you guys sell the secondary air filter that fits my a7 because all other aftermarket brands won't fit have tried at least 2 types (One thing I believe the filter that would fit is mk7 gti's forged air intake sai ) Please advise! Thank you so much!

[@jking3892]

excellent video

[@paulntx]

Great video

[@Emerill123]

Interesting question from me: I don't live in the US, but my car is 2.0tsi ea gen888 3 audi a3 8v. I got the car remapped + decatted and want to use an intake without the adapter for the 2nd air injection, will this be a problem? Since it's supposed to run only for the first few minutes anyway?

[@hoodhounds22]

Does it keep pressure in the air pump side ? Cuz exhaust escapes from the check valve and it’s a new valve

[@mruback3]

nice explanation

[@danielscustoms13]

Thank you so much !!!

[@bradbeck2601]

I just kept hearing "second dariare"... My single dariare works just fine though...

[@arkneshawade5700]

😂😂😂

[@Bobolicx]

Thanks for the clear info you gave us! 10x

[@hondacivicacura]

Will my bad air pump, significantly affect my gas mileage on my Saturn ion?

[@user-rh3ff9tm1g]

if i were to be diagnosing watching the pressure sensor what reading should i expect when off and when on so that i know its functioning properly

[@DMP77]

I have a new 2022 Tiguan 2.0t. The problem I'm having is on cold mornings and days with temps around 18-30 degrees. I start vehicle up and drive away, and within 30 seconds car has a hesitation/miss/cough. After about 60-90 vehicle runs fine. No codes are seen or found. Dealer service manager told me it is the secondary air pump and is normal. Dealer is not willing to do any corrections because of no codes. Have you seen any of this? Vehicle has 750 miles. Thanks

[@daveash]

I’m wondering if some how modifying this system for anti lag style system rocket system or als has anyone attempted this let me know!

[@michaelmorello3390]

Question on a 2014 vw jetta 1.8t mk6 ea888 gen3 cpra Secondary air injection pump where is the sensor or if it even has one. Getting a code on air pump. I Have done diagnostics and can run the pump and everything is working fine. Just the sensor is triggering on obd11

[@Drewdownkali]

I know my mkiv 24v vr had the pump but it wasn't connected to the intake box so I didn't need to get the breather. Why do some cars of same model have it and some don't? Don't think my mkvii gti doesn't either.

[@kingofheartsx87]

Here I am 7 years later. Thank u for this.

[@vaqueirogyn]

If I install a aftermarket cold air intake that doesn’t come with a place to reinstall the air injection hose what I can do ? Do I have to find a way and connect it back or I can leave hanging in there? Oba: I have a cat delete downpipe and straight pipe all the way back.. 2009 Audi a3 2.0tfsi

[@Soldier4Christ96]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@psdprasad357]

and the explanation is actually great

[@ilcom3552]

i think it related with O2 sensor since the o2 sensor need to fluctuate between rich and lean

[@baikalc.4260]

thanks for video. my sec air pump and valves were replaced on 06 toyota sequoia, but the pump s not coming on on cold start, also there s a p1445 stored , evem thought valve was replaced. why isnt this pump coming on at all if evruthing is oem parts, pump vaves eveything. please, help.

[@ronaldculbertson6572]

I have a 2012 Jetta 2.5 and the secondary air was out when I bought it. Since I don't live in Europe or Cali is it okay to just put the delete kit on it and with cost and everything which route is better for me? I was wanting to do it myself too so that's why I was thinking delete kit because I thought it would be much more simple

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Do it.

[@josephflores153]

what is your take on using a delete kit offered by Urotuning? By bypassing the secondary air pump will it cause negative start up for a 1.8T GTI?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Joseph Flores Sorry we have no experience with this. The main concern would be a check engine light causing you to not be able to pass inspection.

[@bstevenson1002]

@@Deutscheautoparts .... good answer.. I wanted to delete my 2ND Air, but everyone keeps saying u won't pass inspection. . So it's like what to do.......?

[@dylantrinh8738]

Do you work on Audi? and what do you charge to fix the SAI on 2014 Audi A7

[@ryanmcnair3451]

Thank you

[@ghostridergr8259]

Hi... If i blow with my mouth can i open the secondary valve?? How many psi needs to open?

[@bestbuildpc]

My secondary air pomp is working fine but when I start the car (Audi A3 BFQ 1.6L 2002) it doesn't work. I don't hear the sound of the pomp. My question is: How to activate that with vcds? if the OS sensor from the catalyst exhaust is broken, does it matter for the Secondary Air Pomp in order to work? Relais is working fine.

[@brianross9697]

I did all the checks on my air system and everything works properly I drive it a couple days and the EPC comes on with no codes then I get the check engine light and I get insignificant flow what is the problem please help thanks

[@dapure1718]

How to fix the p0411

[@Wellitried7799]

Does an 08 trailblazer need this

[@115zombiees]

U got a p2440 code, is it cool to drive

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Can you make a film on the replacement of Engine Secondary Air Injection Reaction Smog Pump for 2001 Saturn SL2. Do you have that part and what is the cost? Thank you for the film.

[@LeonHKS]

The purpose of the SAI is to be deleted! :D

[@carlbrooks90]

I just deleted that shit off my 04 trailblazer. 10/10 worth it engine bay looks cleaner

[@youngrios]

how do i delete all this extra breather bs? wont it cause a cel? my mk6 had none of this

[@RedondoBeach2]

How do you get the car to pass emissions tests after the system is deleted?

[@emotionalintelligence776]

@@RedondoBeach2 It's funny how everyone yells delete delete, but fail to state you'll need a custom ECU tune to not have a CEL! If you have a VW/Audi 1.8t as that's what I'm familiar with, there are a few reputable tuners on eBay or you could go with the more premier companies.

[@jonasthemovie]

@@markpollard500 How did you gain HP?

[@afz39]

Hi, I have a P0492 error code coming up. Secondary air Injection air system bank 2 mailfunction... 1 is it serious? 2 is it a easy fix?? Thank you. From New Zealand.

[@Boofedit]

Have the same code, also from nz funny enough

[@jasonkinter9700]

My SAI (2003 VW Passat) does not turn off! Constantly runs. Even when sitting in driveway overnight. It drains my battery and I cannot figure out how to fix it. I want to simply pull the fuse or relay that powers it from the battery. It is useless. I've been disconnecting the battery every time I turn the car off and that is getting old quickly. I'm 99% sure it is the SAI. Sounds like a vacuum cleaner runing under my hood when the car is off. Can anyone help me figure out which fuse or relay I need to pull? Thanks.

[@psdprasad357]

i want to know that, how we can increase the efficiency of secondary air injection system if there is no catalytic converter

[@ashantedula5696]

😂😂

[@Mike-zz1hc]

What would happen if the pump continues to inject air into exhaust with out interuption

[@victorborges9523]

SO2, instead of S 2H2O, instead of HC CO2, instead of poison CO But will produce HC2 and N204, N4O2, N4O4 ...some of those NOx poison family

[@Roberto40524]

My pump runs less than 30 sec.. Is its a problem?

[@romydial]

Would this system cause a car to smoke if it don’t work right?

[@jesselyons2002]

What about it testing itself for leaks.

[@sam3d]

question... my 2006 VW beetle 2.5 engine shows Secondary Air System not ready so I cant pass the smog test in California... there is no check engine light and I have driven the car for 500 miles, the technician tells me to keep driving it and it could eventually reset, but I need to pass that smog test to get the registration. any ideas?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

answer coming on Askdap 106

[@JettaJack]

Actual photos of engine bays might add to this explanation. Just a thought.

[@annroses11]

On my wife's Audi TT, the pump is on for about 20 seconds during a morning cold start. So I have to wonder how much smog is generated because the car is carrying around about ten pounds of hardware that only functions for 20 seconds? Is there that much "smog" generated during startup?

[@johngiovanini5935]

I am of the understanding that it is used to shorten the amount of time it takes for the vehicle to reach closed loop status. During open loop status a larger amount of fuel is injected because it is more difficult to atomize fuel in a cold engine.?...

[@1QKGLH]

We're talking VWAG, of course you have a check engine light.

[@justindavis3623]

VAG cars set a check engine light if you fart too loud in them.

[@XtianApi]

If you eat too much at Thanksgiving it may look like you have a 2nd derriere

[@Dnasty1]

My secondary air pump continues to run continuosly while I drive and it makes a very loud whistling noise. Is the pump itself bad? I don't have a check engine light.

[@jonasthemovie]

Is the kombi valve stuck open? Could be exhaust that is pushing the pump backwards. Pull the cable and see if the pump stops.

[@Dnasty1]

@@jonasthemovie sorry I don’t know what a combo valve is. Are you asking me to unplug my secondary air pump? I’ll try that.

[@jonasthemovie]

@@Dnasty1 You never watched the video? Watch the video.

[@Dnasty1]

@@jonasthemovie I did watch it I promise. Lol. It was a month ago and I was mainly focused on the secondary air pump but i rewatched it. We’re you saying to disconnect the kombi valve or the secondary air pump? It may be sticking as I remember having a really tough time getting the cat to ready last emission would this be related? It took months and thousands of miles before the catalyst became ready.

[@jonasthemovie]

@@Dnasty1 Something makes your pump spinn continously. Either it’s electric power or exhaust leaking backwards in the kombi valve. I would bet you need a new kombi valve, and that asap to not ruin the pump.

[@aliqadri4672]

So the secondary air injection system is work only in cold start..????

[@tysonh.249]

pretty much.

[@srrj9358]

I deleted all those things and no engine check since then. 1 and a half year. Inspection pass. When i start the engine i let it work for like 2-4 minutes for oil circulation anyway.. so is kinda useless. The germans made it just to assure your catalitic converter warming, is that true?

[@dylantrinh8738]

Hi can you explain or direct me how do you delete that out of the system so my check engine light doesn't come on. I have 2014 Audi A7 with 3.0T, thanks in advance.

[@srrj9358]

@@dylantrinh8738 it is different engine and i can t help you. My advice is to go to a service

[@dylantrinh8738]

@@srrj9358 alright thank you.

[@elisabethvallieres8106]

I’ve got a vow golf city 2L no turbo and I got one 😂

[@razakpattathil222]

Good mesage t n s brow

[@mikecivic29]

I have no power on the secondary air pump for my 2009 bmw 328i pump is working no power or electricity

[@konrad6r]

Can I use it to spool up the turbocharger??? :D

[@danieljohnlevy]

Can anyone help me find the secondary air pressure sensor PLEASE

[@Deutscheautoparts]

What vehicle do you have

[@islandbeaches395]

04 ford focus exactly every point you touch exhaust check valve egr solenoid valve.

[@chemicalspore]

#BecauseGermanStuff

[@GCS88]

great explanation now i know why i should delete my SAI

[@zakhejazi7251]

What happenes if you do?

[@Ramcy2315]

Why the secondary injections air pump get full with water

[@jonasthemovie]

Exhaust gas condensation from a broken kombi valve.

[@8359s]

Can you remove this system?

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

The way to fix it is to throw it away and put a block-off plate in its place. Once you do that fix, youll never need it fixed again.

[@usa5046]

Absolutely

[@FatimaHassan-fn1vk]

But how does injecting fresh air in the exhast pipe reduce emissions?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

we are going to talk about on askdap 137

[@FatimaHassan-fn1vk]

When would you discuss that?Cant you give a concise answer here?

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Concise answer: The exhaust on start up is rich, adding air to the exhaust helps the cat to heat up quicker, thus reducing them nasty emissions.

[@brandonprice9986]

I have no idea what to do with my hands

[@tthams73]

So why did they use air injection on pre-catalytic converter cars?

[@jonasthemovie]

Burn leftover exhaust.

[@hoodhounds22]

My car has weak acceleration can it be because of the secondary air pump? It runs fine but when I push the gass it accelerates slow with high rpm please help... I changed fuel pump and filter..

[@eliyifrach3327]

🙂🙏

[@jaymoney7968]

If you don't have a catalytic converter, you don't need sai delete it

[@LeeLeezy19]

ford guys today with the obs ford trucks they delete their emission system but exept me

[@leathercheerio1]

They went through the hassle of engineering this shit so the vehicle doesn't pollute the air a tiny bit more for 5.

[@TheOnlyInformant]

Secondaryair

[@BooyahRobotics]

Sounds madeup to dilute exhaust with air puff.

[@garnetsuss4881]

You should mention in your titles, or at least say at the beginning of your videos that you're speaking about Audi and VW's. Watched 3 minutes of the video before you said that you're talking about VW and Audi engines.

[@ChriisInsane]

Garnet Suss 🤣 obv your not listening

[@stephenenright8428]

Emissions cheat lol