P3433 OBD-II: Cylinder 5 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open
P3433 Severity
Should you fix P3433 yourself?
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What causes OBD-II fault code P3433?
In an effort to meet fuel and emissions standards, many manufacturers are utilizing cylinder deactivation systems. This system allows the engine's control module (PCM) to disable select cylinders when additional power is not needed from the engine, such as at idle or when cruising on the highway. If the engine's control module (PCM) determines that the Intake Valve for cylinder number five is not Turning on or off the way it is being commanded, the PCM will set code P3433.
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OBD II Fault Code
- OBD II P3433
OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 5 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open
In an effort to meet fuel and emissions standards, many manufacturers are utilizing cylinder deactivation systems. This system allows the engine's control module (PCM) to disable select cylinders when additional power is not needed from the engine, such as at idle or when cruising on the highway. If the engine's control module (PCM) determines that the Intake Valve for cylinder number five is not Turning on or off the way it is being commanded, the PCM will set code P3433.
Decreased engine performance Symptoms
- Decreased engine performance
- Increased fuel consumption
Common Problems That Trigger the P3433 Code
- Engine oil level is too low
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
- Variable valve timing solenoid failure
- Wiring issue
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