OBD Guide

P3472

Cylinder 9 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Possible misfires

Causes

  • Exhaust valve control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in control circuit connectors
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
  • Mechanical problems with the timing system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the solenoid valve
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  3. Measure the resistance of the control circuit
  4. Check power and ground in the circuit
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

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