OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2C80 AIR System Pump Overspeed Bank 1
The secondary air injection (AIR) pump on bank 1 exceeds the calibrated maximum speed. Indicates load lost or supply voltage too high.
Is it safe to drive with P2C80?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyPump impeller damaged - load lost
- PossibleSupply voltage above nominal
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Secondary Air Injection Pump B1, Wiring Harness, Ecm
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.