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P03DC

Cylinder 8 Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P03DC means Cylinder 8 Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P03DC, the description names the sensor as the part involved. The description of P03DC puts it on cylinder 8.

Check these first

  • A failing cylinder 8 pressure sensor
  • Damaged or corroded wiring at the cylinder 8 sensor
  • A sensor 8 installed at the wrong depth or torque
  • An ECM misreading the cylinder 8 signal
  • Carbon or oil fouling on the sensor 8 tip

What to do next

  1. Compare cylinder 8 pressure to the other cylinders on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the cylinder 8 sensor connector and wiring
  3. Check the sensor 8 installation depth and torque
  4. Look for oil or carbon on the sensor 8 tip
  5. Replace the cylinder 8 pressure sensor if the signal reads off
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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