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P3465

Issue in cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control circuit

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Low oil pressure
  2. Restricted oil passage
  3. Engine mechanical condition
  4. Faulty Cylinder Deactivation Solenoid
  5. Cylinder Deactivation Solenoid harness is open or shorted
  6. Cylinder Deactivation Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Replace MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor after careful inspection of circuit

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