Little backstory. Bought my STI while it was throwing this code (P2443) from Evergreen. Code states : Secondary air injection stuck closed. Basically, a valve that opens and closes to warm up the cat faster for better emissions on cold starts. I brought it in, they "fixed it". Three days later, code is back. I clear it myself. 11 days later its back. Now its been at Evergreen 2 weeks and I have heard little from them. I call and leave messages or get the "we will call you back", and they never do (that's not why im making this thread). I am wondering if anyone here has ran into this problem or has any advice on how to deal with it since it seems as though Evergreen is having problems. They have had multiple techs look at it.
I did a little research myself and found some owners mentioning that their dealer found carbon build up where the valve screws in, once cleaned, fixed the issue. I made sure Evergreen was aware of that and they said they did clean some carbon and there are still problems. If it wasnt under warranty I would just buy the blank off plate and disable the code. Maybe I ought to mention that to Evergreen. ha
I usually do all my own maintenance/repairs and am not used to dealing with dealers. My Lancer never had to see a shop while it was still under warranty. maybe them having a car over 2 weeks is typical? I really dont know. All I know is, I am Starting to miss my car.
I did a little research myself and found some owners mentioning that their dealer found carbon build up where the valve screws in, once cleaned, fixed the issue. I made sure Evergreen was aware of that and they said they did clean some carbon and there are still problems. If it wasnt under warranty I would just buy the blank off plate and disable the code. Maybe I ought to mention that to Evergreen. ha
I usually do all my own maintenance/repairs and am not used to dealing with dealers. My Lancer never had to see a shop while it was still under warranty. maybe them having a car over 2 weeks is typical? I really dont know. All I know is, I am Starting to miss my car.
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