OBD Guide

P03B8

Cylinder 4 Pressure Too Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Misfires
  • Engine vibration

Causes

  • Piston ring wear
  • Malfunction of cylinder valves
  • Problems with the fuel injector
  • Damage to the cylinder head gasket
  • Worn or damaged cylinder

How to Fix

  1. Check compression in cylinder 4
  2. Inspect valves and piston rings
  3. Check the operation of the fuel injector
  4. Inspect the cylinder head gasket for damage
  5. If necessary, replace worn parts

Related codes

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