OBD Guide

P1376

Ignition Ground Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
~$56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfires
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Poor connection in the ground circuit
  • Corroded ground terminals
  • Broken or damaged ground wires
  • Ignition coil malfunction
  • Problems with the ignition module

How to Fix

  1. Check motor ground connections
  2. Inspect and clean ground terminals
  3. Check the integrity of the ground wires
  4. Test ignition coil(s)
  5. Check the ignition module

Related codes

Error P1376 by Vehicle Brand