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PowertrainP3400

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder Deactivation System (Bank 1)

26 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP3400Cylinder Deactivation System (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
BYDP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
CheryP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP3400Zylinderabschaltsystem BrandPowertrain
GeelyP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP3400Cylinder Deactivation System DTC BrandPowertrain
HondaP3400Cylinder Deactivation System (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP3400Charge air cooler efficiency below threshold BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP3400Cylinder Deactivation System (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
OpelP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP3400Cylinder Deactivation System (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
ProtonP3400Cylinder Deactivation System (Bank 1) SAEPowertrain
SaabP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
TataP3400Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP3400Cylinder deactivation system BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP3400SAE: Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 1 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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