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P0396: Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

What Does P0396 Mean?

P0396 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. This code relates to the ignition system system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

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  3. 3
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P0391 Camshaft Position Sensor B Range/Performance (Bank 2) P0392 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low (Bank 2) P0393 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High (Bank 2) P0394 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 P0395 Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit P0397 Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit Low P0398 Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit High P0399 Cylinder 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic