OBD Guide

P0398

Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High

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
  • Problems with contacts in connectors
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check contacts in connectors
  3. Test the pressure sensor with a multimeter
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the computer

Related codes

Error P0398 by Vehicle Brand