OBD Guide

P236C

Cylinder 12 Pressure Too High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • The engine runs rough
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Detonation knocks
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 12
  • Problems with the ignition system in cylinder 12
  • Mechanical damage to the cylinder or piston
  • Incorrect operation of the valves of cylinder 12
  • Malfunction of the cylinder pressure sensor

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of cylinder 12
  2. Diagnose the ignition system of cylinder 12
  3. Check compression in cylinder 12
  4. Inspect valves and cylinder mechanical components
  5. Check the operation of the pressure sensor

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