The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Cylinder 8 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14
P3457 Cylinder 8 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
What P3457 means
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How to read P3457
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P3457
What does P3457 mean?
Cylinder 8 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Cylinder 8 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
Is P3457 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P3457 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
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