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P3467

Cylinder Deactivation Hydraulic Circuit Bank 1 Performance

The engine control module has detected a performance fault in the bank 1 hydraulic circuit used for cylinder deactivation. Oil pressure response or timing is outside the expected window during deactivation events, often caused by viscosity issues, internal leaks or worn lifters.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: shop_only

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Incorrect oil viscosity or aged oilCommon
  • Switching lifter worn or stickingPossible
  • Internal oil leak in deactivation circuitPossible

Parts involved

  • Oil Control Valve
  • Lifter
  • Engine Oil

P3467 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.