OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2DEF Cylinder 6 Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance
The variable intake valve lift on cylinder 6 does not reach the commanded position within tolerance. Mechanism wear or actuator force degraded.
Is it safe to drive with P2DEF?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyVariable lift mechanism worn
- PossibleOil pressure to actuator low
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Intake Valve Lift Actuator Cyl 6, Vvt System
Related codes
- P2DEACylinder 1 Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance
- P2DEBCylinder 2 Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance
- P2DECCylinder 3 Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance
- P2DEDCylinder 4 Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance
- P2DEECylinder 5 Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance
- P2DF0Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance Bank 1
- P2DF1Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance Bank 2
- P2DF2Intake Valve Lift Range/Performance System
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.