OBD Guide

P03C1

Cylinder 5 Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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 comes on

Causes

  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the cylinder pressure sensor
  • Corrosion or poor contact in connectors
  • Engine control module (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check sensor connectors for corrosion and tight connections.
  3. Replace cylinder pressure sensor if necessary
  4. Check the operation of the engine control module (ECU)

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