P3495

Cylinder 12 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Unstable engine idling
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Possible misfire in cylinder 12

Causes

VVT solenoid valve malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Poor contact in connectors
Malfunction of the engine control unit (ECU)
Mechanical problems in the VVT system

How to Fix

Check the condition of the VVT solenoid valve
Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
Measure resistance and voltage in the control circuit
Check the operation of the VVT system using a diagnostic scanner
If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

P3490 P3497 P3498