OBD Guide

P3435

Cylinder 5 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible misfire in cylinder 5
  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Engine idles rough

Causes

  • Cylinder control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Mechanical problem in the timing system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wiring and connectors in the control circuit
  2. Test solenoid valve resistance
  3. Check power and ground in the control circuit
  4. If necessary, replace the faulty valve
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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