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P03AB

Cylinder 3 Pressure Sensor Circuit Low

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P03AB means Cylinder 3 Pressure Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P03AB, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P03AB puts it on cylinder 3.

Check these first

  • Failed cylinder 3 pressure sensor
  • Short to ground in the cylinder 3 sensor circuit
  • Corrosion or water at the cylinder 3 sensor connector
  • Incorrect cylinder 3 sensor calibration
  • Low battery voltage affecting the cylinder 3 sensor

What to do next

  1. Check battery voltage and the electrical system
  2. Inspect the cylinder 3 pressure sensor and connector
  3. Test the cylinder 3 sensor circuit for a short to ground
  4. Read cylinder 3 pressure live data against spec
  5. Replace the cylinder 3 pressure sensor if the signal is low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.