OBD Guide

P1312

Ignition Coil Knock Detection Cylinder 1 & 2

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine knocking or ringing
  • Power Loss
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Poor quality fuel with low octane number
  • Faulty spark plugs
  • Problems with ignition coils
  • Faulty knock sensor
  • Mechanical engine problems (for example, carbon deposits in the combustion chamber)

How to Fix

  1. Check fuel quality and replace if necessary
  2. Check and replace spark plugs
  3. Check ignition coils
  4. Check the knock sensor and its wiring
  5. Diagnose the engine for mechanical problems

Related codes

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