P03BA
Cylinder 4 Pressure Variation Low
Generic OBD-II
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check and clean the fuel injectors or replace them if necessary
- Inspect the spark plugs and replace if worn or faulty
- Test and replace the ignition coil for cylinder 4 if faulty
- Perform a compression test on cylinder 4 and inspect for any leaks or issues with the piston rings or valves
Common causes
Most likely first
- Fuel injector malfunction
- Spark plug misfire
- Low compression in cylinder 4
- Ignition coil failure
- Faulty engine control module (ECM)
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Misfiring or rough idle
- Decreased engine performance or power loss
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Increased fuel consumption
- Difficulty starting the vehicle
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