OBD Guide

P3487

Cylinder 11 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Low

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

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Exhaust valve control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Poor contact in control circuit connectors
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
  • Mechanical damage to system components

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Check the resistance and operation of the solenoid valve
  3. Check control circuit voltage
  4. If necessary, replace faulty components
  5. Reset the error code and check if it returns

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