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Information only. This page provides general educational information about fault code P1413. We do not assess the urgency or safety implications of any specific fault. That requires in-person diagnosis by a qualified mechanic. Full terms.

Recommended next steps

Whether a fault is urgent, drivable, or routine depends entirely on the cause on a specific vehicle, and that can only be determined by a qualified mechanic with diagnostic equipment. If a warning light is illuminated, the most reliable next step is professional diagnosis.

What does P1413 mean?

P1413 is a Powertrain (engine, transmission, fuel system) fault code. It indicates: Secondary Air Injector Pump Relay Control Circuit Signal Low.

Manufacturer-specific notes

Some manufacturers publish additional definitions or variations for this code. Always cross-check with your vehicle's own service documentation.

BMW Secondary Air Injector Pump Relay Control Circuit Signal Low
Chevrolet Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
Ford Secondary AIR System Monitor Circuit Low Input
GMC Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
Hyundai Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
Jaguar Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
Kia EGR Differential Pressure Sensor High Input
Land Rover Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
MINI Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
Mazda Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
Vauxhall Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted
Volvo Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bypass Valve Control Circuit Shorted

About Emissions codes

Emissions codes relate to systems that control or monitor exhaust gas composition, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. These rarely affect drivability dramatically but can cause MOT failures.

P1413 is one of 258 codes in this category. Browse all Emissions codes →

What we know about P1413 specifically

We record the SAE J2012 standardised definition and the system this code belongs to, but we have not yet published detailed driver-reported symptoms, common causes, or step-by-step diagnostic guidance for P1413.

Rather than invent that information by generating generic content from a template, we leave it out. For specific guidance, the most reliable sources are:

  • your vehicle's own service manual or manufacturer-specific technical bulletins
  • a qualified mechanic with a manufacturer-level diagnostic tool
  • a marque specialist familiar with your make and model

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