What does this code mean?
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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Manufacturer wording
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P2442Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open, Bank 2P2442SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE STUCK OPEN, BANK 2Manufacturer communications
5Original wording in English
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Reported code forms P2442
TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 16, 2016 Rev2: ? The Parts Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Some 2010 ? 2013 model year GX 460 vehicles equipped with 1UR-FE engines may exhibit a MIL ?ON?…
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Reported code forms P2442
TSB: Some 2014 ? 2016 model year GX 460 vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2440 (Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open, Bank 1) or P2442 (Secondary Air…
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Reported code forms P2442
TSB: SOME 2014 – 2016 MODEL YEAR GX 460 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL “ON” CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2440 (SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE STUCK OPEN, BANK 1) OR P2442 (SECONDARY AIR…
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Reported code forms P2442
TSB: Some 2010 ? 2013 model year GX 460 vehicles equipped with 1UR-FE engines may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0418, P2440, P2442, and/or P2445 present. The Secondary Air Injection…
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Reported code forms P2442
TSB: Some 2010 ? 2013 model year GX 460 vehicles equipped with 1UR-FE engines may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0418, P2440, P2442, and/or P2445 present. The Secondary Air Injection…
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