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P341C

Deactivation/Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Performance Bank 1

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P341C means Deactivation/Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Performance Bank 1.

Where it lives

For P341C, the description names the valve as the part involved. The description of P341C puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A bank 1 exhaust valve control solenoid that moves but not as commanded
  • A sticking or binding bank 1 exhaust valve
  • Low or dirty engine oil affecting bank 1 exhaust valve control
  • High resistance in the bank 1 exhaust valve control wiring
  • Worn mechanical parts in the bank 1 exhaust valve control linkage

What to do next

  1. Read the bank 1 exhaust valve control status on a scan tool
  2. Compare the commanded and actual bank 1 exhaust valve control position
  3. Check the engine oil level and condition
  4. Test the bank 1 exhaust valve control circuit for added resistance
  5. Replace the bank 1 exhaust valve control solenoid if the output stays skewed
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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