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Information only. This page provides general educational information about fault code P1433. 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 P1433 mean?

P1433 is a Powertrain (engine, transmission, fuel system) fault code. It indicates: Secondary Air Injection System Pump Relay Circuit Open.

Manufacturer-specific notes

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

Audi Secondary Air Injection System Pump Relay Circuit Open
Cadillac Secondary Fuel Level Signal Too High
Chevrolet Fuel Level Sensor (Right Side) Circuit High Input
GMC Fuel Level Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage
SEAT Secondary Air Injection System Pump Relay Circuit Open
Skoda Secondary Air Injection System Pump Relay Circuit Open
Vauxhall Secondary Air Injection System Pump Relay Circuit Open
Volkswagen Secondary Air Injection System Pump Relay Circuit Open

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.

P1433 is one of 258 codes in this category. Browse all Emissions codes →

What we know about P1433 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 P1433.

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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