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P3422: Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Performance

System
Powertrain

What Does P3422 Mean?

P3422 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Performance. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

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Related Codes

P3417 Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open P3418 Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance P3419 Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Low P3420 Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit High P3421 Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open P3423 Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Low P3424 Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High P3425 Cylinder 4 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open