Standard Ignition AIP46 Secondary Air Injection Pump

Secondary Air Injection Pump Overview

Standard Ignition AIP46 is a secondary air injection pump built for emission control service on select Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. It uses a female connector with two male blade terminals, making it a direct-fit electrical replacement for the original pump connection on supported applications.

Compatible With 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2009-2013 Audi A3, 2009-2013 Audi A3 Quattro, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009-2013 Volkswagen Eos, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010-2012 Volkswagen CC, and 2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg.

Key Features

• Standard Ignition AIP46 secondary air injection pump for emission control repair
• Female connector with 2 male blade terminals for the specified electrical interface
• Terminal layout: 2 terminals, blade type
• Direct replacement format for supported Volkswagen and Audi applications
• Cross-references Dayco AP55 for the same application
• Also cross-references 2-28545 and 07K959253A

Detailed Description

The Standard Ignition AIP46 is used in the secondary air injection system to support emissions-related operation during cold start conditions. It is specified for a range of Volkswagen and Audi models, including the Volkswagen GTI, Audi A3, Audi A3 Quattro, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen CC, and Volkswagen Touareg. If you are replacing a failed pump on a 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI or a 2009-2013 Audi A3, AIP46 provides the correct connector style and terminal configuration for the listed fitments.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Secondary air injection fault codes
• Emissions warning light related to air injection system operation
• Poor cold-start emissions system performance
• Failed pump electrical connection at the original unit
• Inspection or emissions test failure tied to air injection faults

Installation Notes

Verify the connector gender and terminal style before installation. Confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, and model, since AIP46 is listed for specific Volkswagen and Audi applications only. Inspect the surrounding air injection plumbing, electrical connector, and related control components during replacement to help avoid repeat faults.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical and emission control components for service applications. AIP46 is cataloged as a secondary air injection pump for the listed fitments and is supported by direct cross-reference part numbers for application matching.