Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay - J299- / Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor - V101-, Checking: General Description
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The secondary air injection system sends air into the exhaust using passages in the cylinder head. This extra air injection takes place using the Secondary Air Injection Pump Motor -V101- that is powered by the Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay -J299- on a cold-start of the engine for about 45 - 100 s. and serves to quickly heat the catalytic converter(s) for improved emissions.