OBD Guide

P0397

Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Malfunction of the pressure sensor in cylinder 1
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Problems with the ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the pressure sensor
  2. Check the contacts in the sensor connector
  3. Replace pressure sensor in cylinder 1 if necessary
  4. Check the operation of the computer

Related codes

Error P0397 by Vehicle Brand