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P3400 Cylinder Deactivation System

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P3400 means

P3400
Cylinder Deactivation System Generic · engine Data confidence 78%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder Deactivation System circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

Related and nearby codes

How to read P3400

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

3

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

400

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P3400

What does P3400 mean?

Cylinder Deactivation System. The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder Deactivation System circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

Is P3400 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P3400 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P3400 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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