OBD Guide

P0353

Ignition Coil C Primary Control Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder C
  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Rough engine idling
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Broken or damaged ignition coil wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the ignition coil connector
  • Ignition coil malfunction
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
  • Short circuit in control circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the ignition coil wiring harness
  2. Check the contacts in the ignition coil connector for oxidation or damage.
  3. Replace the ignition coil if it is faulty
  4. Check the resistance of the primary winding of the ignition coil
  5. Check for voltage on the ignition coil with the ignition on
  6. If necessary, replace the engine control unit (ECU)

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