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PowertrainP0351

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit

39 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers ignition and engine-speed signals, including misfires and crankshaft or camshaft position sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Worn or fouled spark plug
  2. Faulty ignition coil
  3. Vacuum or intake air leak
  4. Low fuel pressure
  5. Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor
  6. Low engine compression

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

A failing crankshaft or camshaft sensor can cut the engine without warning, and a flashing check-engine light points to a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. If the light is flashing, stop as soon as it is safe and have the car towed. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop; if it stalls or will not restart, have it towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 39

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0351EST Output #1 BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0351Ignition Coil A Prim/Sec Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0351EST output #1 BrandPowertrain
CheryP0351Ignition coil drive 1 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0351Ignition circuit 1 BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0351Ignition system 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0351Ignition misfire BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0351First cylinder ignition coil BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0351Ignition coil 1 circuit fault BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0351Sytytyskäämi 'A' ensiöpiiri/avoin BrandPowertrain
FordP0351If there are two or more coil primary DTCs (to P0356), follow Procedure B BrandPowertrain
GeelyP03511#Ignition Coil Fault BrandPowertrain
GMP0351Ignition coil 1 control circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0351Cylinder 1 ignition coil fault BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0351Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
MazdaP0351If there are two or more coil primary DTCs (to P0356), follow Procedure B BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0351Misfire detected1 BrandPowertrain
OpelP0351Ignition coil 1 control circuit BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0351Ignition system 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0351Misfire detected1 BrandPowertrain
SaabP0351Zündspule 1 Steuerstromkreis BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0351Ignition Coil 1 - Signal missing BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0351Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
SWM MotorP03511(,4) cylinder ignition coil failure BrandPowertrain
TataP0351Ignition Coil Fault BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0351Cylinder 1 ignition coil fault BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0351Ignition control circuit for cylinder 1: malfunction; Open circuit BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0351 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP0351001 Ignition coil - faulty output voltage BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035113Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 1 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP03512FDie Ansteuerung der Zündspule 1 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein unregelmäßiges Signal vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035149Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 1 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein interner elektrischer Fehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035196Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 1 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein interner Komponentenfehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035198Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 1 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Die Komponente oder das System hat Übertemperatur. BrandPowertrain

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