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PowertrainP03B8

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Cylinder 4 pressure too low

12 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP03B8No description available Powertrain
DaewooP03B8No description available Powertrain
EOBDP03B8Cilinder 4 druk te laag BrandPowertrain
GMP03B8No description available Powertrain
HoldenP03B8Cylinder 4 Low Pressure BrandPowertrain
HondaP03B8No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP03B8No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP03B8Cylinder 4 Pressure Too Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP03B8No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP03B8No description available Powertrain
SaabP03B8No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP03B8Cylinder 4 pressure too low 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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