OBD Guide

P1357

Ignition Diagnostic Monitor Pulsewidth Not Defined

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Engine stalls at idle
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Ignition module malfunction
  • Problems in the ignition control circuit
  • Broken or shorted wires
  • Ignition coil failure
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wires and connectors of the ignition system
  2. Test the ignition module
  3. Check ignition coil(s)
  4. Diagnose the engine control unit
  5. Replace faulty components

Related codes

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