OBD-II code · Powertrain (manufacturer / generic)
P3414 Cylinder 2 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open
The engine control module has detected an open or out-of-range circuit at the cylinder 2 exhaust valve deactivation solenoid. Without a valid circuit the exhaust valve of cylinder 2 cannot be commanded for cylinder deactivation.
Is it safe to drive with P3414?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelySolenoid coil open
- PossibleWiring or connector open
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Cylinder Deactivation Solenoid, Engine Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
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- P3429Cylinder 4 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3436Cylinder 5 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3444Cylinder 6 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3452Cylinder 7 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3460Cylinder 8 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit/Open
- P3411Cylinder 2 Deactivation Performance
- P3412Cylinder 2 Deactivation Stuck Off
- P3413Cylinder 2 Deactivation Stuck On
- P3415Cylinder 2 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit Low
- P3416Cylinder 2 Exhaust Valve Control Circuit High
- P3417Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit/Open
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.