P04E3 — Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit High

P04E3: The crankcase-ventilation hose connection sensor circuit is high.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

The crankcase-ventilation hose connection sensor circuit is high. The code refers to sensing the hose connection and does not itself diagnose the ventilation valve.

Affected system: Powertrain

Symptoms

  • Warning light may illuminate
  • Related system function may be impaired
  • Vehicle-specific symptoms vary

Possible causes

  • Implausible sensor or switch signal, poor ground, connector corrosion, or wiring damage
  • Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
  • Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue

What to check

  • Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
  • Retest under the conditions that set the code
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return

Also written as: P04E3-00, P04E300, PO4E3 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).