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DTC P0351-P0354 - Without FX3

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0351: Ignition Coil 1 and 4 Control Circuit

DTC P0352: Ignition Coil 2 and 3 Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ignition

1

2

-

-

Ignition Coil 1 and 4 Control

1

P0300, P0351

P0300, P0351

-

Ignition Coil 2 and 3 Control

1

P0300, P0352

P0300, P0352

-

1. The engine cranks but does not run and opens the fuse that supplies voltage to the ignition coils.

2. The engine cranks but does not run.

Circuit/System Description

Ignition voltage is supplied to the ignition coil. The engine control module (ECM) provides a ground for the ignition coil (IC) control circuits. When the ECM removes the ground path of the ignition primary coil, the magnetic field produced by the coil collapses. The collapsing magnetic field produces a voltage in the secondary coil which ignites the spark plugs. The sequencing and timing are controlled by the ECM. The ignition coil consist of the following circuits:

    • The ignition voltage
    • The IC 1 and 4 control
    • The IC 2 and 3 control

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The engine is running.
    • The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects that a short circuit to voltage, a short circuit to ground, or an open circuit on the ignition coil control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0351 and P0352 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0351 and P0352 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

The mounting bracket for the coil assembly provides the ground for the ignition coils. Ensure the mounting bolts are torqued to the correct specification. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics : Siemens ECM - LPG with LCP → Siemens ECM - Gas without FX3 or LCP → Delphi ECM - FX3

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0351 and P0352 should not set.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions For Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K35 Ignition Coil Module.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition circuit and replace as necessary.
  4. Connect a DMM between the appropriate ignition control circuit and the ignition circuit terminal B.
  5. • Ignition coil 1 and 4 control terminal C
    • Ignition coil 2 and 3 control terminal A
  6. Engine cranking, test for more than 2 Hz between the appropriate ignition coil control circuit and the ignition circuit.
  7. If less than the specified range, test the ignition coil control circuit for a short circuit to voltage, short circuit to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the K35 Ignition Coil Module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Ignition Coil Replacement
    • Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming.
   


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