Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2CDD
Cold Start Cylinder 3 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Performance
During cold start, the cylinder 3 deactivation or intake valve control does not respond as expected. Cold oil viscosity, lifter slow to actuate, or solenoid response sluggish.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberC / DD
Possible causes
- Cold oil viscosity too high high
- Solenoid response sluggish at cold medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1500 €
- Estimated time: 1–6 h
- Component: cylinder deactivation solenoid cyl 3
- Component: intake valve actuator
- Component: engine oil
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012