OBD Guide

P2C31

Ignition Coil Primary Circuit Fuse B

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$2–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in one of the cylinders
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Blown coil primary fuse
  • Short circuit in the primary circuit
  • Ignition coil malfunction
  • Damaged wiring or poor contact
  • Ignition coil relay problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the primary circuit fuse of coil B
  2. Inspect the ignition coil wiring and connectors
  3. Check the resistance of the primary winding of the coil
  4. Replace a faulty fuse or ignition coil
  5. Check the operation of the ignition coil relay

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