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PowertrainP0362

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
BMWP0362Ignition Coil L Prim/Sec Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0362Sytytyskäämi 'L' ensiöpiiri/auki BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0362Ignition coil L primary/secondary circuit BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open SAEPowertrain
SaabP0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0362Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
TataP0362Ignition Coil 'L' Primary/Secondary Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0362Passenger airbag disable switch warning lamp failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0362Ignition control circuit for cylinder 12: malfunction; Short to plus 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 P0362 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP036207Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 12 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein mechanischer Fehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP036213Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 12 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP03622FDie Ansteuerung der Zündspule 12 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein unregelmäßiges Signal vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP036249Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 12 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein interner elektrischer Fehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP036296Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 12 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Es liegt ein interner Komponentenfehler vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP036298Die Ansteuerung der Zündspule 12 hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Die Komponente oder das System hat Übertemperatur. BrandPowertrain

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