OBD Guide

P03A6

Cylinder 2 Pressure Variation Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can 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

  1. Check compression in cylinder 2
  2. Inspect the spark plug and replace if necessary
  3. Check the operation of the fuel injector
  4. Test the ignition coil
  5. Perform a cylinder leak test
  6. If necessary, disassemble the engine to check the condition of the valves and piston group

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