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PowertrainP039B

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Cylinder 1 pressure too high

14 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · 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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP039BNo description available Powertrain
DaewooP039BNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP039BBrú ró-ard i gCiorr 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP039BNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP039BCylinder 1 High Pressure BrandPowertrain
HondaP039BNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP039BNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP039BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP039BCylinder 1 Pressure Too High BrandPowertrain
OpelP039BNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP039BNo description available Powertrain
SaabP039BNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP039BCylinder 1 pressure too high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP039BCylinder 1 pressure too high; Mechanical failure BrandPowertrain

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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