P0353
DTC P0351 IGNITION COIL 'A' PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUITDTC P0352 IGNITION COIL 'B' PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT
DTC P0353 IGNITION COIL 'C' PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT
DTC P0354 IGNITION COIL 'D' PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT
DTC P0355 IGNITION COIL 'E' PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT
DTC P0356 IGNITION COIL 'F' PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT
Component Location:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, voltage is applied to the ignition coil. Each ignition coil consists of two coils. High tension leads go to each cylinder from the ignition coils. The ignition coils fire two spark plugs on every power stroke (the cylinder under compression and the cylinder on the exhaust stroke). The Engine Control Module (ECM) provides a switching circuit to ground for energizing the primary ignition coils. The ECM uses the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor signal to time the energizing of the coil. When a primary ignition coil is energized and de-energized, the secondary coil produces a high voltage spike to the attached spark plugs.
DTC DESCRIPTION
The ECM monitors the peak voltage duration of the ignition primary circuit. If abnormal signal is detected, the ECM sets DTC P0351.
DTC Detecting Condition:
Specification:
Schematic Diagram:
MONITOR DTC STATUS
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
2. Press F4(DTAL) to select DTC information from the DTCs menu.
3. Confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
5. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
- History (Not Present) fault: DTC occurred but has been cleared.
- Present fault: DTC is occurring at present time.
YES: Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for loose or poor connections, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO: Go to next step as below.
TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?
YES: Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO: Go to "Power Supply Circuit Inspection" procedure.
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Disconnect ignition coil connector.
3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
4. Measure voltage between terminal 3 of the sensor harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. B+
5. Is voltage within the specification?
YES: Go to "Control Circuit Inspection" procedure.
NO: Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
CONTROL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Check for open in signal harness.
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. [P0351 & P0354]Measure resistance between terminals 2 of the coil harness connector and 3 of the ECM harness connector.
[P0352 & P0355]Measure resistance between terminals 1 of the coil harness connector and 3 of the ECM harness connector.
[P0353 & P0356]Measure resistance between terminals 4 of the coil harness connector and 3 of the ECM harness connector.
Specification : Approx. 0 ohms
3. Is resistance within the specification?
YES: Go to next step as below.
NO: Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
2. Check for short to ground in signal harness.
1. [P0351 & P0354]Measure resistance between terminal 2 of the coil harness connector and chassis ground.
[P0352 & P0355]Measure resistance between terminal 1 of the coil harness connector and chassis ground.
[P0353 & P0356]Measure resistance between terminal 4 of the coil harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Infinite
2. Is resistance within the specification?
YES: Go to next step as below.
NO: Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
3. Check for short to battery in signal harness.
1. Disconnect ECM connector.
2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
3. [P0351 & P0354]Measure voltage between terminal 2 of the coil harness connector and chassis ground.
[P0352 & P0355]Measure voltage between terminal 1 of the coil harness connector and chassis ground.
[P0353 & P0356]Measure voltage between terminal 4 of the coil harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. 0 V
4. Is voltage within the specification?
YES: Go to next step as below.
NO: Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Disconnect ignition coil connector.
3. Visually/physically inspect the following items:
- Damage, cracks and flashover.
4. [P0351 & P0354]Measure the resistance between terminals 2 and 3 of the primary ignition coil. (Component side)
[P0352 & P0355]Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of the primary ignition coil. (Component side)
[P0353 & P0356]Measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 3 of the primary ignition coil. (Component side)
Specification : Approx. 0.65 - 0.82 ohms
5. Measure the secondary coil resistance.
Measure the resistance between the high-voltage terminal to following diagram.
CAUTION: Be sure, when measuring the resistance of the secondary coil, to disconnect the connector of the ignition Coil.
Specification: Approx. 11.3-15.3 kohms
6. Is resistance within the specification?
YES: Check for poor connection between ECM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO: Check ignition coil for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good ignition coil and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ignition coil and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode
2. Press F4(DTAL) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
3. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
4. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
YES: System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.
NO: Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.