OBD Guide

P03CE

Cylinder 6 Pressure Variation Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–444 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light on
  • Engine vibration, especially at medium speeds
  • Misfire in cylinder 6
  • Reduced engine power and thrust
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Low compression in cylinder 6 (wear of rings, valves)
  • Clogged fuel injector of cylinder 6
  • Bad spark plug or coil
  • Stuck or burnt valves
  • Pressure sensor malfunction (false low reading)

How to Fix

  1. Carry out a compression test on cylinder 6 and compare with the norm
  2. Check the spark plug and coil of cylinder 6
  3. Perform injector balance test - check cylinder 6 injector
  4. If compression is low, perform a cylinder leak-down test.
  5. Check the pressure sensor of cylinder 6 for accuracy of readings
  6. Eliminate the cause and reset error codes

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