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P2444: Secondary Air Injection System Pump Stuck On (Bank 1)

Powertrain · GenericP2444
Drive on, get it checked
What it means

The secondary air pump keeps running when it shouldn't.

How serious

Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.

Where a shop starts

Stuck relay. Then: wiring fault.

Owners named P2444 in 6 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Subaru Impreza.

Cars owners report it on

Complaints that name P2444, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.

The details

What P2444 means

The secondary air pump keeps running when it shouldn't.

Can I drive with P2444?

Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.

Common causes of P2444
  • Stuck relay
  • Wiring fault

A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.

Related codes

P2443 P2445 P2442 P2441 P2440 P2450 P2433 P2432

Quick answers

What does P2444 mean?

Secondary Air Injection System Pump Stuck On (Bank 1). The secondary air pump keeps running when it shouldn't.

Can I drive with P2444?

Drive on, get it checked. You can usually keep driving. Have the code read at your next service or within a few weeks.

What causes P2444?

Stuck relay; Wiring fault.

Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P2444. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.

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