Error code
OBD2 P3461
OBD2P3461
Diagnostic Trouble Code· Standard OBD-II fault code read from the vehicle's onboard diagnostics.
What it means
Cylinder 8 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open.
Severity
highDriving with this code can cause further damage and should be addressed immediately.
Summary
P3461 indicates an issue with the exhaust valve control circuit or open condition in cylinder 8 of the engine.
Common Causes
- Faulty exhaust valve control solenoid for cylinder 8
- Open circuit in the wiring harness related to cylinder 8
Fixes
FAQ
Not affiliated with OBD2. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
More OBD2 codes
- P3400Cylinder Deactivation System
- P3401Cylinder 1 Deactivation/lntake Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3402Cylinder 1 Deactivation/lntake Valve Control Performance
- P3403Cylinder 1 Deactivation/lntake Valve Control Circuit Low
- P3404Cylinder 1 Deactivation/lntake Valve Control Circuit High
- P3405Cylinder 1 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3406Cylinder 1 Exhaust Valve Control Performance
- P3407Cylinder 1 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Low
- P3408Cylinder 1 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High
- P3409Cylinder 2 Deactivation/lntake Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3410Cylinder 2 Deactivation/lntake Valve Control Performance
- P3411Cylinder 2 Deactivation/lntake Valve Control Circuit Low