OBD Guide

P1373

Ignition Coil Cylinder 3 Early Activation Fault

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder 3
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Rough engine idling
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Malfunction of the ignition coil of cylinder 3
  • Problems with coil wiring or connectors
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
  • Problems with the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
  • Mechanical problems in the timing system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the ignition coil of cylinder 3
  2. Inspect the wiring and coil connectors for damage
  3. Check the operation of the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
  4. Replace the faulty ignition coil
  5. If necessary, replace the engine control unit (ECU)

Related codes

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