P3467 — Cylinder 9 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Low

For Ford vehicles

cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control circuit – signal too low

powertrain (engine/transmission)

Is it safe to drive?

Short-term driving is OK In most cases the car remains drivable, possibly with reduced performance or a disabled auxiliary system. If symptoms include stalling, no-start or brake/steering warnings, treat it as urgent.

How to diagnose with an OBD scanner

Read the code and freeze frame Connect an OBD2 scanner, confirm P3467 is stored, and save the freeze frame data — it shows engine conditions when the fault was detected.
Check for companion codes and TSBs Related codes often reveal the real root cause. Also check manufacturer technical service bulletins (TSB) for your make and model — many P0xxx issues have factory fixes or software updates. Search by VIN on the manufacturer site or nhtsa.gov.
Inspect wiring and connectors Visually inspect the wiring harness and connectors related to the cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control for damage, corrosion, chafing or poor contact.
Subsystem check Check for supply voltage at the cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control connector first; then measure resistance from the signal wire to ground — near-zero ohms confirms a short to ground in the harness.
Subsystem check Measure reference voltage, ground and signal continuity at the component connector.
Subsystem check Wiggle-test the harness while watching the signal in live data — dropouts reveal broken wires.
Verify the repair Clear the code, complete a full drive cycle including the conditions from the freeze frame, and confirm P3467 does not return.

Approximate repair cost

Repair cost depends on which component actually failed. Typical scenarios for P3467 (parts and labor, USD, independent shop rates): Repair wiring or connectors: $80–$250; Control module repair: $300–$1,000; Replace the faulty sensor or actuator: $150–$500. Overall, fixing P3467 usually costs between $80 and $1,000. An accurate diagnosis before buying parts saves money — the most expensive scenario is rarely the first one to check.

Common questions

What are the symptoms of P3467?

Drivers most often notice: Check Engine Light on, the affected system operates intermittently or not at all, increased fuel consumption in some cases, possible limp mode depending on the affected component.

What is the most common cause of P3467?

The most common causes are: faulty sensor or actuator of the affected circuit, corroded, loose or damaged connector, poor ground connection.

Is it safe to drive with P3467?

In most cases the car remains drivable, possibly with reduced performance or a disabled auxiliary system. If symptoms include stalling, no-start or brake/steering warnings, treat it as urgent.

What does OBD2 code P3467 mean?

Cylinder 9 Deactivation/Intake Valve Control Circuit Low (P3467): a powertrain (engine/transmission) fault affecting the sensor and actuator circuits. The car is usually drivable while you plan the repair. Most often caused by faulty sensor or actuator of the affected circuit, corroded, loose or damaged connector, poor ground connection.

How do I diagnose P3467 myself?

Start with a scan: confirm P3467, save the freeze frame and note any companion codes. Then inspect the wiring and connectors related to the cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control, and verify the suspect component against live data before buying parts.

What does P3467 mean?

Behind P3467 is a specific failure in the sensor and actuator circuits: cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control circuit low. The onboard computer stores it in the powertrain (engine/transmission) group after verifying the fault over repeated checks.

P3467 refers specifically to cylinder 9. On inline engines cylinders are counted from the front (belt end); on V-engines the numbering depends on the manufacturer, so check the firing-order diagram for your exact model. Location matters for the repair bill: some cylinders require intake manifold removal, which adds labor time.

“Circuit low” means the voltage on the cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control circuit stays below the expected minimum — close to ground. The usual physical reasons are a short to ground, a chafed wire touching metal, a missing supply voltage, or a failed component dragging the signal down.

This code does not appear from a single bad reading: the module must see the fault condition repeat under defined operating conditions before it turns on the warning light. The freeze frame captured with P3467 — engine load, rpm, temperature, speed — tells you exactly when the problem occurs, so reproduce those conditions when testing.

What causes P3467?

signal wire shorted to ground (chafed insulation)
missing supply voltage to the cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control
failed cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control pulling the signal low
blown fuse feeding the circuit
control module driver fault
open or shorted wiring in the circuit
poor ground connection
faulty sensor or actuator of the affected circuit

Common symptoms of P3467

Check Engine Light on
the affected system operates intermittently or not at all
increased fuel consumption in some cases
possible limp mode depending on the affected component

How to diagnose P3467

Connect an OBD2 scanner, confirm P3467 is stored, and save the freeze frame data — it shows engine conditions when the fault was detected.
Related codes often reveal the real root cause. Also check manufacturer technical service bulletins (TSB) for your make and model — many P0xxx issues have factory fixes or software updates. Search by VIN on the manufacturer site or nhtsa.gov.
Visually inspect the wiring harness and connectors related to the cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control for damage, corrosion, chafing or poor contact.
Check for supply voltage at the cylinder 9 deactivation/intake valve control connector first; then measure resistance from the signal wire to ground — near-zero ohms confirms a short to ground in the harness.
Measure reference voltage, ground and signal continuity at the component connector.
Wiggle-test the harness while watching the signal in live data — dropouts reveal broken wires.
Clear the code, complete a full drive cycle including the conditions from the freeze frame, and confirm P3467 does not return.

How to fix P3467

Start with the cheapest and most common causes before replacing expensive parts:

Repair wiring or connectors — $80–$250
Control module repair — $300–$1,000
Replace the faulty sensor or actuator — $150–$500

How much does it cost to fix P3467?

Repair cost depends on which component actually failed. Typical scenarios for P3467 (parts and labor, USD, independent shop rates):

Repair wiring or connectors: $80–$250
Control module repair: $300–$1,000
Replace the faulty sensor or actuator: $150–$500

Overall, fixing P3467 usually costs between $80 and $1,000. An accurate diagnosis before buying parts saves money — the most expensive scenario is rarely the first one to check.

Can you drive with P3467?