P2443 on TOYOTA TACOMA
What P2443 Means on Your TOYOTA TACOMA
Real TOYOTA TACOMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"The check engine light and the trac off light came on as i was merging onto the interstate. i immediately stopped the vehicle, pulled over, and took my 2012 toyota tacoma with 78,000 miles to the mechanic where i left it overnight for them to look at it in the morning."
"Code p2443 valve stuck closed came up when my "trac and cel" lights came up on the dash. this happened on startup. this code is a failure of the secondary air injection switching valve stuck closed."
"I have had my secondary air pump replaced twice already. Now six months later am having the same codes and the truck is back at the dealership. Throws code p2443 valve stuck closed.....on a 6 month old part. This w=has been an issue with this and other toyota models since 2012."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2443 on TOYOTA TACOMA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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