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P1361 Mercedes-Benz - Cylinder cut - out system OFF, cylinder 8 - exhaust valve not opening

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Mercedes-Benz. All interpretations of P1361

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What P1361 means

P1361
Cylinder cut - out system OFF, cylinder 8 - exhaust valve not opening Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder cut - out system OFF, cylinder 8 - exhaust valve not opening circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

Mechanical fault

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1361

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

361

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1361

What does P1361 mean?

Cylinder cut - out system OFF, cylinder 8 - exhaust valve not opening. The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder cut - out system OFF, cylinder 8 - exhaust valve not opening circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Is P1361 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1361 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Mercedes-Benz. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1361 at file level?

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