OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)

P0417 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Shorted

AIR switching valve B drive circuit shorted to ground or B+.

Is it safe to drive with P0417?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyShort in drive line

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Often, with basic tools
Typical labour
0.5–2.5 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
Parts involved
Secondary Air Injection Valve

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.