OBD Guide

P03A2

Cylinder 2 Pressure Sensor Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • Floating idle speed
  • Misfire in cylinder 2
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Malfunction of the pressure sensor in cylinder 2
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Damage to the sensor power/ground circuit
  • Engine ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Diagnose the actual pressure in cylinder 2 (compare with reference values)
  2. Check the continuity and resistance of the sensor circuit
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion or damage
  4. If necessary, replace the cylinder pressure sensor
  5. Update ECU firmware (if required)

Related codes

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