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P3429: Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open

What Does P3429 Mean?

P3429 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

What To Do Next

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  3. 3
    Get a professional diagnosis

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Related Codes

P3424 Cylinder 3 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High P3425 Cylinder 4 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open P3426 Cylinder 4 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Performance P3427 Cylinder 4 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Low P3428 Cylinder 4 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit High P3430 Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Performance P3431 Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Low P3432 Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High