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PowertrainP0353

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Ignition Coil C 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 CVP0353Starter Relay Low Side Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0353CYL 3,2 IG Coil CKT Open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0353Ignition Coil C Prim/Sec Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP03533#Ignition coil output fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP0353Ignition coil drive 3 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0353Ignition 3 control Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0353Ignition system 3 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0353Ignition misfire BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0353Third cylinder ignition coil BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0353Cylinder 3 ignition coil fault BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0353Sytytyskäämi 'C' ensiöpiiri/aukko BrandPowertrain
FordP0353Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - MIL Illuminated With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0351, P0352 And/Or Stored In Memory BrandPowertrain
GeelyP03533#Ignition Coil Fault BrandPowertrain
GMP0353Ignition coil 3 control circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0353P0353 Cylinder 3 ignition coil fault BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0353Ignition Coil 3 Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0353Ignition coil 3 - Primary malfunction BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
MazdaP0353Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - MIL Illuminated With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0351, P0352 And/Or Stored In Memory BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0353No.3 cylinder misfire detected BrandPowertrain
OpelP0353Ignition coil 3 control circuit BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0353Ignition system 3 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0353No.3 cylinder misfire detected BrandPowertrain
SaabP0353Zündspule 3 Steuerstromkreis BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0353Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit SAEPowertrain
SWM MotorP0353Cylinder 3 ignition coil fault BrandPowertrain
TataP0353Ignition Coil 'C' Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0353Cylinder 3 ignition coil fault BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0353Ignition control circuit for cylinder 3: malfunction 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 8

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0353 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP0353003 Ignition coil - faulty output voltage BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP035300Ignition control for cylinder 3 failed BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035307The actuation of ignition coil 3 has an electrical fault or open circuit. There is a mechanical fault. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035313Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 3 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP03532FDie Ansteuerung der Zündspule 3 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein unregelmäßiges Signal vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035349Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 3 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein interner elektrischer Fehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035396Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 3 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein interner Komponentenfehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP035398Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 3 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Die Komponente oder das System hat Übertemperatur. BrandPowertrain

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