Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High

Where it lives

For P3424, the valve sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P3424 puts it on cylinder 3.

Check these first

• A short to voltage on the cylinder 3 exhaust valve control circuit
• An open ground at the cylinder 3 exhaust valve control solenoid
• A failed cylinder 3 exhaust valve control solenoid
• A failed driver in the control module for the cylinder 3 exhaust valve circuit
• A chafed cylinder 3 exhaust valve control wire touching voltage

What to do next

1. Read the cylinder 3 exhaust valve control status on a scan tool
2. Command the cylinder 3 exhaust valve control solenoid on and off
3. Test the cylinder 3 exhaust valve control circuit for a short to voltage
4. Check the cylinder 3 exhaust valve control ground for continuity
5. Replace the cylinder 3 exhaust valve control solenoid if the circuit tests good
6. Clear the code and retest

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