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PowertrainP1368

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 5 ignition circuit: short to plus; Lower limit exceeded

18 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDP1368NO. 105 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1368Cylinder 5 Ignition Circuit: Short Circuit to Plus BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1368Ignition Spare BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1368Cylinder 5 Ignition Circuit: Short Circuit to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1368Süüde varu BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1368Cylinder 5 Ignition Circuit: Short Circuit to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1368No description available Powertrain
HoldenP1368No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1368No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1368No.3 Injector harness defect BrandPowertrain
OpelP1368Ignition Spare BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1368No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1368Ventilhubsteuerung Endstufe Bank 2 - unterer Grenzwert unterschritten BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1368No.3 Injector harness defect BrandPowertrain
SaabP1368Ignition Spare BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1368Injector malfunction Cyl 3 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1368Ignition spare BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1368Cylinder 5 ignition circuit: short to plus; Lower limit exceeded 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1368 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP136800DebTime TypError Prio2 2Trip BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP136854No description available Powertrain

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