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PowertrainP0398

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High

16 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers ignition and engine-speed signals, including misfires and crankshaft or camshaft position sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Worn or fouled spark plug
  2. Faulty ignition coil
  3. Vacuum or intake air leak
  4. Low fuel pressure
  5. Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor
  6. Low engine compression

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

A failing crankshaft or camshaft sensor can cut the engine without warning, and a flashing check-engine light points to a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. If the light is flashing, stop as soon as it is safe and have the car towed. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop; if it stalls or will not restart, have it towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
CheryP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
DaewooP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
DFXKP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
EOBDP0398Cilj 1 senzor tlaka visok krog BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
GMP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
HoldenP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High BrandPowertrain
OpelP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SaabP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP0398Cylinder 1 pressure sensor circuit high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0398Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High SAEPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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