http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f25/p0410-secondary-air-injection-system-malfunction-6826/

You can buy the part and have a local mechanic replace it (or DIY.) The car is OK to drive until the valve is replaced.

http://www.evilution.co.uk/index.php?id=422

 

Thanks for the information. I have no idea on when I will be able to do this. Good to know its safe to drive until then. Work has me doing 12 hour days. Looks pretty simple going to have to order the part and do it eventually.

Tom

 

is this related to this maintenance?...Can I check or do anything?

Might want to take a look at vac and elecrical connections on the valve. Might have been disconnected for maintenance.

 

...on your first start of the day pay attention and listen to hear the air pump kick in for about 10-30 seconds...
...second the motion by silverbrabus on connecting plug ckeck...
...if you know somebody with a scan tool that can clear the code DO IT...it may not come back...I've seen that code come on on a very hot engine....

jetfuel....my .01c

 

I have a scanguage II I have cleared the code it will stay away for a period of time then come back. It will only clear when the engine is off and the key is "on." It will stay off all the way home from work and turn on about half way to work.

 

Ok I think I might have solved it, found a hose at the right rear corner disconnected (not on the module listed.) Connected it cleared the code hasn't been back since. (Even if its only been a day.)

 

Here's to another shade tree fix-it-man, hopefully.:bigthumbup:

 

T 12121. Sure hope you are training a local shop to service your Smart , as we will be moving down there next year (Adrian area ) and Bloomfield is a Long haul. LOL.

Smartie will have his own garage, with a real "Lectric" Door and we will still be on the river, just a different one

Hope that hose fixes your problem. Please keep us posted. A2Jack

 

I actually just wanted to find the device to ensure it was completely connected. Then noticed that the tube was disconnected so I connected it and cleared the code. So far the code hasn't returned.

 

Have P0410 error and a few times cleared.
At this time decide to use a Carb/Chock cleaner and compressed air to clear the valve in all directions. Clear light, will drive 50miles, will report.

An "B" option - buy new valve and replace. Any suggestions on reasonable cheap source?

Thanks !
Happy Driving.

 

Tom. On your 60k check out at MB Bloomfield, what did they say about the valve adjust? Did they do it ? A2Jack

 

I actually had the service done at SCI (smart center indianapolis) (was in area visiting family.) Actually it was the mercedes-benz dealership next to them (same thing I guess.) I just had them do the 60k service. Really didn't say much about the service. Had to have them repair/replace a bleeder screw. Other then that much $$$$ later it was done. I guess the hose could have just been loosely been put on and fell off, but I doubt it. I will try to remember to take a pic of the hose.

 

Did they show a valve check on your bill ? A2Jack

 

Just to update you folks on valve repair.
So far is over 100miles, and no engine light come back on the P0410.

I think it is a way to fix valve. I use a Carb Cleaner and compressed air.

The happy Driving!

 

Computer codes for a particular problem are not always for What they indicate.
The hose being disconnected and not giving the "valve" what it needed to "see" is a good example. Sloppy techs working for flat rate paychecks (dealers choice) can run up bills and dealers profits like you would not believe.

Basic mechanical and diagnostic skills are still required in this computerized age.

 

Another update for this particular problem.
I drive about 400 miles since last report, and suddenly Engine check light is ON.
I check and see same P0410 error
So, I decide to do same - clean valve with carb cleaner, compress air back and forth in all openings, plus clean/lubricate with light oil and blow with compressed air all excessive oil.

In addition, I install a home-made filter from open cell packaging foam and a wire wrap on the valve open orifice. Why?
I notice, when I driven SMART on the dusty road I always have a same problem with valve - WOW! It is not surprise , if you start to think about. Rear wheels is a dust blowers in to engine compartment , so the valve has a direct access to that dust.

It is it for now. Will drive another couple hundred miles and give another report.

Happy Driving !

 

We should have seen a bunch of these after the Columbus drive....

 

Bump this
My bottom hose is missing and I can’t find it in the engine bay.
Where does it lead to ? I know one end on the bottom of the pump but the other end ?