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P03CA

Cylinder 6 Pressure Sensor Circuit High

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

What it means

P03CA means Cylinder 6 Pressure Sensor Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P03CA, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P03CA puts it on cylinder 6.

Check these first

  • A short to power on the cylinder 6 pressure signal wire
  • A failed cylinder 6 pressure sensor
  • A broken sensor 6 ground
  • A chafed harness shorting sensor 6 to another circuit
  • A faulty ECM input for the cylinder 6 sensor

What to do next

  1. Check the cylinder 6 signal wire for voltage with the sensor unplugged
  2. Test the sensor 6 ground for an open
  3. Inspect the harness for a rub against a live wire
  4. Compare the cylinder 6 signal to a good cylinder
  5. Replace the cylinder 6 pressure sensor if the wiring tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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