Dodge Avenger: AIR Pump Check Valve

In a previous video ( • Dodge Avenger: P2441 A... ) I diagnosed a Dodge Avenger that had a code for the AIR Check valve being stuck, a code P2441. Indeed the valve was stuck and now it's time for the repair. -Enjoy!
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[@dylanherrtz]

South Main Auto Repair LLC HEY ERIC

[@kevinh9338]

Eric, i really enjoy all your videos, as does my wife...Thank you for all that you do for your customers and viewers...i just sent you some $$ via PayPal for support and as a thank you, and I just realized I didn't leave any way to contact me back...I'd like to chat with / text you sometime...here is my business email... '[e-mail]' We would love to hear from you. :) Take care, have a great day! TTYL Kevin

[@dannyhubert5722]

Hey buddy this is Danny from Woonsocket Rhode island love watching you bud i learn alot from you thank you

[@jamesstafford9067]

Hey Mr Eric, have a Dodge Avenger that another shop has right now. The car will start and then die, I am not sure what all they have checked, but they are trying to say that the wiring harness is bad. Can you please tell me if this air pump can be the culprit? Any advice? Thanks in advance

[@mikecont9742]

Thanks for concluding the job on the avenger. Thanks for taking the time and passing on the knowledge...

[@bobt2082]

Somewhere in OTC land there is a software engineer having a very bad day! Marketing guys already calculated the impact of a negative comment from Eric O. of SMA. Keep on telling it like it is man, and thanks!

[@williegillie5712]

The new car fax for scan tools will be an official SMA sticker. Approved by Eric O. People gotta start asking👍

[@aaa000777]

And if the parts guy had told you that the gasket and bolts were included with the valve, they wouldn't be!!! Meet my friend Murphy!! LOL

[@adamraddatz1820]

Thank you for the great video! I really appreciate the time you take to make these high quality videos and the verification that the job is completed is a very important factor for success!

[@hamza78]

Eric, really like your detailed orientation especially around these types of diagnosis. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone with so much in-depth knowledge around scan troubleshooting and the use of specialize tools.. Good stuff, keep doing what you do. We love it :)

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Nice simple repair and it works! Life is good! Great video. Seeing it work in the shop.......priceless!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I can't thank you enough for turning me onto that Super Scraper years back! Thing is great. I just used it on a '02 Ram 1500 diff gasket that looked OE. This thing was WELDED onto the housing! Nearly broke the rotted out cover in half trying to pry it off, lol. I'd have been there for an hour chiseling and scraping had it not been for the Super Scraper - peeled the whole thing clean in 10 minutes flat! Even scraped off the rust that was starting to make it's way inward. Glad I didn't pick the OTC for my only scan tool - that would've been super frustrating. Surprised a company like OTC would let that thing go out to market like that. You'd think they have guys there that have been auto techs at some point? Great videos on this one man! 👍👍

[@marwanmohamed4414]

awesome work Eric O as usual.

[@spelunkerd]

It is so helpful to see you reach for different scan tools, comparing what is offered for specific practical applications. Of course data available on scan tools is a moving belt, so these tools all need updates that can be pretty expensive for the DIY market. Competition has fortunately brought the price of scanners within range for some. SnapOn must be choked to see their dominance slide.

[@andregrace2781]

Thank you soon much I'm learning and got my own shop seeking help and I found your site.

[@repro7780]

Watching this in my just delivered SMA swag! Thanks for making the original shirt design available. Love it!

[@beechboyj]

Thanks again for your time and help you are awesome.. This is my go to for electrical issues by far the most helpful..Thanks againe, a follow upstate New Yorker.....

[@SilverSergeant]

Thanks for posting this video....I was eagerly waiting to know if the valve should be replaced...........great job as always!!

[@freetolook3727]

Nice job. Even though most of repairs on modern cars are now electronic related, the time tested method of logic problem solving still applies.

[@TheSutski]

Love your videos! Very helpful and just like watching them. And as a fellow upstate New Yorker also deal with rusty garbage 👎🏻. Thanks and keep em comin!!

[@jdretiree2433]

whoa!!!!!!the engine was under the hood? They must not have had room under the passenger side fender!

[@mannys9130]

Best comment here! 🤣🤣🤣

[@wgmskiing]

This is hilarious

[@iamnoone.]

Good morning mr o another great video im glade tour feeling better

[@skinlab4239]

Awesome, another morning were both Erics' upload. SMA always gets the view first.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Whoa!! No intro?? No, "Hey there viewers!"? Lol. It's almost repair shock going right into the repair! Lol 😉😉 I'd have to agree on the SuperScraper, definitely makes scraping the surfaces so easy, even the oldest crusty stuff that's been baked on for 20 yrs.

[@roscoesomeone9764]

A good putty knife sharpened like a chisel makes a great gasket scrapper.

[@tiredagain6722]

It is a follow up to the follow up so maybe the intro got lost in the mix???

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@roscoesomeone9764 I'm telling ya, nothing beats this carbide tipped scraper.

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@CALVINLNIKONT to each their own. 😊

[@mikeholt3545]

I know I was like what's happening right now!

[@Nick75au1]

Just want to say thanks for the inspiration, great channel, lots of interesting stuff, got me motivated enough to do the head gasket on a 2.2 Diesel Hyundai Santa fe, Don't see to many of the vehicles over here in Australia, and nothing like the rust that you have to deal with...

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great update video Eric O

[@jetenginethrust863]

Thanks for sharing

[@dougtexas]

Thanks for the follow-up video. Informative about the abilities of the scanners. Apparently they think you don't need certain info. I agree that all scanners should have to pass Dr O's SMA acceptance!!

[@TheSadler333]

Appreciate the Avenger vids. My wife’s friends Avenger is falling apart 😳. Thanks

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job again A+

[@BADD400]

Good video Eric

[@darrylmcleman6456]

not to worry re: compressor running in the background.All part of the ambience.Sounds like you are in an auto repair shop!!! Thanks for great educational entertainment.

[@GunfighterWyo]

Seems that you are feeling better. Glad to you are better. Mrs. O must have taken good care of you.

[@mikefedele4521]

Cool fix

[@hugglescake]

This video was uploaded @ the unGodly hour of 6am. Dude, do you get much sleep? At any rate, your video's are not a bad way to start my morning.

[@GeorgeJFW]

I pissed myself laughing when you tried to cut that bag that dead pan mechanic's humor gets me every time

[@SaltyTubers]

That OTC menu sure looks like a miss to me too. You can clearly see the first section of tests/data available, but nothing past the letter "B". Perhaps someone neglected to code in the Next function or it was a Friday! Thanks Mr. O, always love your work!

[@buffsheeri]

1st day on the job...wow...good luck with your career

[@billrimmer5596]

So far I am very happy with my little Launch too. The Launch never fails to make me lunch. And then some

[@lawrencewillard6370]

Seeing you working on messed up cars, brings to mind a "project" for our son. Mitzi CYBORG HATCH, 1999. Wanted another mitzi motor, 1800cc to replace 1500cc. Other Engine mounts , computer, wiring. WIRING?!!!!. Other instrument panel etc. Result, got a donor to take it back to original. He didn't like it, so got something else. ..........

[@Aussie_car_repairs]

love you bro

[@petemedina8446]

That was cool

[@benyunik9314]

Damn Dr. O. I'm gearing up to go hunting, you're uploading a video. No rest for the wicked eh

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Eric please make yourself into a bobble head Christmas tree ordainment!!!!!

[@Blowface]

Best Idea Ever LOL Give me a dozen!

[@HandyMike78]

With a button so it can say "there's your problem lady!" Lol

[@HandyMike78]

As much as he pimps astro tools they should make it happen

[@Antto]

Amazing idea

[@bill3641]

No,No,.......I want him on my dash, agreeing with me when ever I hit a bump.

[@B4TS1]

John Steed and Emma Peel approve this repair!

[@nevets68]

E.M.E = early morning Eric! ;)

[@Bekim8310]

Hey Eric. I know The People have in the past and present requested a video from you explaining your hand held OBD 2 scanners. Why not make a short video explaining your likes and dislikes of each hand held you have and which one you think would be number 1 and number 2 and so on. Thank you!

[@dsautorepairsdinges4367]

Agreed!!

[@rahrah8076]

Still haven’t seen Eric jump out of the trunk at the beginning of video lol

[@tiredagain6722]

Rev up your Hondoo!

[@robc8468]

I have watched probably 30 Scotty videos for entertainment I never one yet have seen him pick up a wrench or turn a screw I have seen Mrs. O. do more car work than Scotty.

[@ChrisRestores]

@@robc8468 but according to him he's had 50 years of experience or something

[@aleblanc3547]

I wonder, if they don't keep them in stock maybe it's because they don't fail that often? Thanks Eric!!

[@epjose6607]

So much vengeance

[@joe2mercs]

That old air valve might well have benefited from a toot of every mechanics cure all......BRAKE CLEAN!

[@rontiemens2553]

I thought the mechanics cure-all was a hammer. And if hammer doesn't cure, get a bigger hammer.

[@robertevans6481]

👍 have a great weekend...

[@luisolivero423]

Eric, This is one I could have done...lolololol...Finally we got to an accessible "swap out"...lololololol

[@wtfman5313]

An SMA video wouldn't be the same without a little compressor action.

[@wiserguy7257]

I painfully appreciate your advice on those one way ratchet wrenches as it came too late. A few days ago I got careless and backed a bolt out until the wrench contacted the curve on a driveshaft and there is no way to reverse the ratchet and screw the bolt back in. I had to cut the bolt to get my wrench out and spend another few hours trying to find a specialized oddball replacement bolt that was not in stock or available anywhere.

[@ronaldcach2779]

HI Eric o. my shirts came in, when can I start working there THANKS FRIEND

[@normmartin1045]

I’d like to see a video about scan tools. What is the best bang for the buck for the back yard enthusiast?

[@ahill007ny]

The months that I got to use the Encore i thought it was odd about the chosen list as well. Dont get me started on the issues with actuator tests and the relearn problems it has. You probably remember when I asked you about it.. I couldn't turn on the fan on a 2005 Cobalt and then I had a 2008 Cobalt that I had to ID as a 2009 to do the Clutch Pedal Relearn 😑

[@xplorearizona154]

Have you thought about building a insulated box around the compressor.

[@brandonkelsey4676]

Mr o u should do a video on scanners I'm in the market for one just wondering Wich one you would recommend snap on launch otc allteal

[@mustangmanny9909]

Grrr i have that same gripe from otc!

[@smms1276]

👍 good

[@itsDarel]

Hi Eric!!! Loving yours videos, and your tools. You use a Launch cell phone like at the end, which model its that one, i cant find it at the Launch page, thanks in advance!!

[@rnrudynh1427]

Mr O. You know darn well that those "engineers" won't add or change a single thing about that scan tool unless it makes them profit. Kudos for asking though. In 3-4 years a big wig will be like " look at how we care so much for our customers" as they roll out the latest and greatest updates people have been begging for for the past 19 years. Used to have a similar rubber mallet tap trick for Harley starter clutches. Tap tap zinggggggg

[@mandotob5152]

What do you think of the diagun IV compared to the autel? I have the autel and im trying to figure out wether to update it or just buying the diagun.

[@rafaelmeneses5066]

I want to buy a launch pro. Is amazon the right place to get one?

[@bobo11112222]

What do u think about new toyotas with both port and direct injections? 4 bangers with 8 injectors 6 bangs now 12

[@deerslayer5863]

O does 2006 Ford escapes with the 3.0 v6 have reliable automatic transmissions

[@Really2u]

The reader app on your phone. Could you please tell me the name? Some i find are good. Just hard to find good ones. Yours did a bunch. I sure would like to have that one. Great repair. Little part cost a lot. Go figure. Great work.

[@joehampton6088]

I've seen you use ratcheting wrenches every now and then but see places where they would be handy and you use a regular wrench... Just wondered why... Joe Hampton - Tennessee

[@Abood-S_]

how did you take the hose out from the check valve , did you pulled out or etc

[@richardclemmens9410]

The hammer trick is how back in the day we freed up a starter.

[@roadkill5333]

Richard Clemmens and the dumb kids!! But, way back in the day. Not recently or nothing!!

[@davidbundy1769]

Hi Eric Really enjoy the videos, was wondering what scan tool you were using on your cell phone? Also what became of the mini scope you used in a video sometime ago?

[@lowtaxfootfetish]

It's not a cell phone, it's a baby scan tool

[@billyyoder8171]

Launch Diagun IV Amazon $518. Great full function scan tool. Not supported by Launchtechusa. It is still a Launch product, all made in China.

[@tommyj19751]

If I purchase SMA stickers for my car. How much HP gain can I expect from each sticker?

[@toddhowes7722]

This valve is common on euro trash. VW/Audi, Volvo like to use them. VW/Audi ones tend to be vacuum controlled. VW/Audi like to mount the pump low so when they fail open they end up with condensation from the engine filling them with water, and the pump fails also.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

If you hadn't ordered the bolts and gasket, it wouldn't have come with them and the bolts wouldn't have come out. I bought a super scraper several years ago and it just doesn't get dull.

[@cc66ohio18]

Own a Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4. Is there a cabin filter an if so where at ?

[@martycrane8284]

How does the hose come off from the check valve

[@williamblizzard5673]

First of all who you are but I have a 2012 I don’t have heat on the passenger side any ideas what it would be

[@chrishindy1464]

What's that icon in the upper left on the OTC in the data pid list do? Seems like your list has numbers, A, and B; feels like there ought to be a way to see more data in that list.

[@user-ec5oe7qy4v]

I was thinking the same thing. I think there is more pages of pids that he just didn't notice.

[@graymodeler]

About that compressor. There may be a slow leak somewhere at a fitting making it cycle. I has to replace the anti back flow valve in our shop compressor.

[@buffsheeri]

good observation that maybe the case

[@lloydtucker]

SMA have free air outside for people to put dirty air into their tires, that’s why the compressor kicks in randomly

[@geologic740]

The Bosch Group doesn't appear to care much about it's customers. I simply requested a replacement battery cover for their latest model scan tool, and they said it isn't available separately from the unit. I continued sending several emails to different people in the company and someone finally promised to send a cover, but I never received one.

[@mrb1864]

spendy little valve but best way is oem new, job jobbed and no come backs . plus side is quick diagnose and quick fit . superscraper going sell out again lol .

[@printxii]

I can do it, just want to see if you can do it.

[@ryguy57106]

How come we didn’t get to go along on the test drive ?!?? We helped fix it 😁

[@dominicmaciel8516]

What does something like this cost with parts n service repairs

[@robinhoffman7531]

i have a 08 avenger se 2.4 j series is this what it was..if do you have the part number i need to replace..i cant find anything on it

[@animalcorvair]

ebay has the 40sl led a lot cheaper they are nice

[@TheEDGMACH1]

Hi, i that the MAF or EGR vave?

[@slacko1971]

Why when you were viewing the live data did the voltage change to 4 volts yet there was no reading on the kg/h scale?

[@ODCDragon88]

Time for a new blade? Pioneer Electric just sent you a new Gerber Knife we have yet to see make an appearance! LoL Hint Hint Edit: Everyone here at Pioneer Electric watches your channel religiously and your videos are the main talk between us all. "Hey did you see the new SMA video?" "Hell yeah! that was pretty cool how he......" that is an every day conversation here LoL

[@jordaniiams6871]

I have p 2433 same car

[@contendingforthefaith9897]

Does this solve the problem with the air injection pump cycling on and off, it runs the battery down overnight.

[@richardcranium5839]

your air compressor just wants to be listed in the credits. before its old and dilapidated and sent to the old compressor home. give it its 15 minutes of fame lol

[@rattmann36863]

Question. What is this air pump used for? I know it pumps air, but for what and where?

[@alanmatthews5949]

Hi Eric I see you are not using your Snap On Verus Pro(D-10). Why? Is it cost of unit? Functionality? Cost of upgrades to software?

[@ProfSimonHolland]

Expensive little bugger.

[@xIntoThePitx]

The time on your fancy calculator and the vehicle are almost in sync

[@bobbybentley8136]

It unhooks the valve from the engine or it gets the hose again

[@tonythediyer8537]

I've been meaning to ask you, why do you have so many of the OBD diagnostic tools and also, why would you use one on a specific car than another?

[@ptsmile73]

Was this car cutting off when idling at stop lights?

[@John-vi5vb]

But how does the secondary air system work, Eric? How do you diagnose whether it's the pump, the valve, or an oxygen sensor? What did that change in voltage indicate?

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

Maybe it's time to Launch the OTC? (see what I did there), Just kidding they both have there place. I haven't seen you use the Alltel in a long time. Any particular reason? I am using an Actron (on your recommend) at the home shop as I need OBD 1 capability's and we have a Modus at work (junk). Been thinking on a better scanner for myself any thoughts ? remember I am a poor mechanic..lol, Thanks brother...