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Diagnostic reference · P235A

P235A

Cylinder 10 Pressure Variation High

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

What it means

P235A means Cylinder 10 Pressure Variation High.

Check these first

  • Uneven compression in cylinder 10
  • A weak cylinder 10 fuel injector
  • A worn cylinder 10 spark plug or ignition coil
  • A failed cylinder 10 pressure sensor

What to do next

  1. Read cylinder 10 pressure variation on a scan tool
  2. Perform a compression test on cylinder 10
  3. Test the cylinder 10 fuel injector and ignition coil
  4. Compare cylinder 10 pressure to its neighbors
  5. Replace the cylinder 10 pressure sensor if the ignition and fuel tests pass
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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