The control module judged the Cylinder 12 Exhaust Valve Control behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.
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P3494 Cylinder 12 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Performance
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
What P3494 means
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How to read P3494
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 P3494
What does P3494 mean?
Cylinder 12 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Performance. The control module judged the Cylinder 12 Exhaust Valve Control behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.
Is P3494 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P3494 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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