Powertrain, shared range

P3483 Cylinder 11 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Low

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

P3483 is stored for a low signal on the control circuit of the cylinder 11 deactivation or intake valve actuator, in practice a short to ground. No manufacturer documents this code publicly; J2012 reserves the codes for cylinders 9 to 12 for engines with more than eight cylinders. Cylinder 11 exists only on twelve-cylinder engines; among those with shut-off are Bentley's W12, Lamborghini's Aventador V12 and, historically, Mercedes' M137. GM's analogous V8 test treats under 0.5 ohm to ground with the driver off as a fault once 20 of 25 samples agree, with the enable conditions of 11 V system voltage and 425 rpm. A grounded line can energise the actuator continuously and take cylinder 11 out at the wrong time. Siblings: P3481 (open) and P3484 (high).

Likely causes

Cylinder 11 control line shorted to ground
Cylinder 11 actuator shorted internally
Moisture at the actuator connector
Engine control module output faulty

Symptoms

  • Check engine lamp on
  • Cylinder shut-off disabled
  • Possible misfire on cylinder 11

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumDIY possible
Parts and labour€60–900
Time0.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

cylinder deactivation solenoidwiring harnessecm

Related codes

P3481P3482P3484P3487P0311P3497

References: law.cornell.edu, gsi.ext.gm.com, mobilityengineeringtech.com, en.wikipedia.org.