OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P03B0 Cylinder 3 Pressure Variation Low
Cylinder-to-cylinder pressure variation on cylinder 3 is below the calibrated minimum — pressure stays unusually constant cycle-to-cycle, often a sign that the closed-loop combustion controller has lost authority or the sensor signal is filtered.
Is it safe to drive with P03B0?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor signal filtered or controller saturated
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Cylinder Pressure Sensor
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.