2000 GMC Sierra engine codes

2000 GMC SIERRA
82,270 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERT BENEFIEL
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I got a OBD II code reader to check the engine code this is the code P1415 , What is it and is it easy to fix?
Apr 8, 2008 at 10:19 PM
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PEAR69
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A P1415 indicates a problem with the A.I.R. system. This code is a common indicator of an electric a.i.r. injector reactor problem. Sounds complex but it's not.   There are two of these reactors on your engine. They are the black things that the secondary air pipe plugs into at the exhaust pipe/or/exhaust manifold. It is worth changing both of them becauses if one fails the other is not far behind. It is also worth replacing the factory hose clamp with a regular one---you'll see what I mean.BTW--P1415 specificaly indicates a problem with Bank 1 of the A.I.R. system. Make sure both sides of the A.I.R. system are in order--meaning all the hoses are tight and secure--no leaks--cracked hoses ETC.
Apr 8, 2008 at 11:37 PM