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P04E3

Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit High

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Loose or disconnected crankcase ventilation hose
  2. Faulty crankcase ventilation sensor
  3. High resistance or open circuit in the sensor circuit
  4. Sensor circuit wiring harness damaged or shorted
  5. Faulty engine control module (ECM) or powertrain control module (PCM)

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Check Engine Light (CEL) illuminates on the dashboard
  2. Decreased engine performance or power
  3. Rough idling or stalling of the engine
  4. Increased fuel consumption
  5. Engine misfires or hesitates

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