P3461

Cylinder 8 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation
Increased fuel consumption
Reduced engine power
Check Engine Light Is On
Possible misfire in cylinder 8

Causes

Open exhaust valve control circuit
VVT solenoid valve malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the engine control unit
Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness
Check the resistance of the solenoid valve
Check power and ground circuit
If necessary, replace the solenoid valve
Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

P3460 P3462 P3463