P03A6
Cylinder 2 Pressure Variation Low
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–333 (est.)
Symptoms
- Uneven engine operation
- Power reduction
- Increased fuel consumption
- Engine troubles
Causes
- Worn piston rings in cylinder 2
- Damage or wear to the valves of cylinder 2
- Faulty spark plug in cylinder 2
- Problems with the fuel injector of cylinder 2
- Compression leak in cylinder 2
- Malfunction of the ignition coil (if individual)
How to Fix
- Check compression in cylinder 2
- Inspect the spark plug and replace if necessary
- Check the operation of the fuel injector
- Test the ignition coil
- Perform a cylinder leak test
- If necessary, disassemble the engine to check the condition of the valves and piston group
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