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PowertrainP3418

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance

23 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP3418Výkon riadenia deaktivácie valca 3 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance SAEPowertrain
SaabP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP3418Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP3418Cylinder 3 deactivation control performance BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP3418SAE: Cylinder 3 Deactivation Intake Valve Control Circuit: Range Performance 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P3418 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP34184BThe actuator for the cylinder shutoff of cylinder 3 has a malfunction. There is a fault due to overtemperature. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP34188FThe actuator for the cylinder shutoff of cylinder 3 has a malfunction. The signal or message is erratic. BrandPowertrain

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