P0410 Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction

[mvukovich]

Originally Posted by NY Smartie

re this code, anyone else throw it? my Scangauge II just arrived to day, and I was able to diagnose the MIL, but the scangauge won't clear the code.

(tried using the search, but the site is so slow (and completely off, no icons or smilies showing!) sorry.)

You can find most of the codes for Smart on the smart UK site.

FQ101 : Smart Car Modifications

[theguywiththelongestname]

my smartmobile also suffered this issue...the faulty secondary air injection solenoid (a Bosch part) tripped the check engine light at about 800 miles...

[theguywiththelongestname]

Originally Posted by saronian

They changed the car's Secondary Air Injection Solenoid and I picked up the car a few hours later. Here's hoping the replacement is from a more reliable batch of parts.

my mercedes service rep reported that the replacement solenoid has a different part number than the original part...indicating a different design...or a more precise application fit...

[tpants]

Got the same code. But I'm 3 hours from a dealership. I'm guessing that the underhood temps are frying them. Considering the problems that VW had with secondary air parts from Bosch when I was a tech in the early part of this decade I'm not surprised.

[Fredvon4]

Farnsworth threw a CEL yesterday with 2274 miles on her... half tank, gas cap secure...starts and runs fine

calling smart center in a few minutes and see if they can deal with it today

Just adding to the count of distant owners who have less then 100% reliability

The day I picked up my car the tech and parts guy showed me the valve that seems to be crapping out in high numbers... I jokingly said they should give me one to have on hand when mine craps out ... too bad they did not take me up on it... it looks like a simple 5 min repair... of course I still need the code cleared...OH well

[jwight]

Anyone have a photo of where this valve is located?

[NY Smartie]

yeah, if it's a DIY I might just get the part and do it myself. got a scangauge to clear the code afterwards.

[Old smart]

My smart center reports a 1-in-9 failure rate. They now stock a bunch of spares. If the piece isn't too expensive I think I will get one to change-out myself, even though it is a warranty item. The sc is 50 miles and about $12 in gas away and a half-day shot. My local AutoZone store can detect the fault code and clear it after the repair.

[NY Smartie]

sounds like a plan! let us know if you din out how much $$$ they are.

[Old smart]

A quick call to my smart center has the new valve at $37. They say it is very easy to replace, and agree that many auto parts stores can clear the code once repaired. The problem is definitely known to smart, and they (the sc) think that the replacements parts are already improved pieces, as they have not had any repeat failures among the new replacements.