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Diagnostic reference · P0416

P0416

AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P0416 means AIR System Switching Valve B Circuit Open.

Where it lives

For P0416, the switch sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0416 reports the switch as open.

Check these first

  • An open in the AIR switching valve B circuit
  • A failed AIR switching valve B solenoid
  • A loose or corroded valve B connector
  • A blown AIR system fuse
  • Low battery voltage sagging the circuit

What to do next

  1. Check the AIR system fuse and battery voltage
  2. Test the valve B circuit for continuity
  3. Inspect the valve B connector for loose pins
  4. Command the valve B and check for movement
  5. Replace the valve B solenoid or repair the open wire
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.