Captiva

DTC P0351-P0356 - LF1, LFW or LFX

The ignition system on this engine uses an individual coil/module for each cylinder. The engine control module (ECM) controls the spark event for each cylinder through the eight individual ignition control circuits. When the ECM commands the ignition control circuit ON, electrical current will flow through the primary winding of the ignition coil, creating a magnetic field. When a spark event is requested, the ECM will command the ignition control circuit OFF, interrupting current flow through the primary winding. The magnetic field created by the primary winding will collapse across the secondary coil windings, producing a high voltage across the spark plug electrodes. The ECM uses information from the crankshaft position sensor, and the camshaft position sensor for sequencing and timing of the spark events.

The ECM detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match for greater than 5 s.

DTCs P0351-P0356 are Type B DTCs.

DTCs P0351-P0356 are Type B DTCs.

A high resistance condition on any ignition control circuit can cause an engine misfire without setting DTC P0351-P0356.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Electronic Ignition System Description

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Engine running, observe the following scan tool control circuit status parameters for the appropriate cylinder T8 ignition coil:

•	Ignition Coil 1-6 Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status

•	Ignition Coil 1-6 Control Circuit Open Test Status

•	Ignition Coil 1-6 Control Circuit High Voltage Test Status

Each parameter should display Not Run or OK.

2. Engine idling, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, or P0356 should not set.
3. 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.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate T8 ignition coil.
2. Ignition OFF, and all vehicle systems OFF, it may take up to 2 minutes for all the systems to power down. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, repair the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition voltage circuit terminal D and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition voltage circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition voltage circuit and replace as necessary.

5. Engine running, observe the Ignition Coil 1-6 Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status on the scan tool. Test Status should be OK or Not Run.

⇒	If test status is Malfunction test for open or short to ground.

6. Engine running, observe the Ignition Coil 1-6 Control Circuit Open Test Status on the scan tool. Test Status should be OK or Not Run.

⇒	If test status is Malfunction test for open circuit.

7. Engine running, observe the Ignition Coil 1 6 Control Circuit High Voltage Test Status on the scan tool. Test Status should be OK or Not Run.

⇒	If test status is Malfunction test for short to voltage.

8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the T8 ignition coil.

Note: An ignition control circuit fault condition will result in an engine misfire, and under certain driving conditions could possibly overheat the 3-way catalytic converter.

1. Install any components or connectors that have been removed or replaced during diagnosis.
2. Perform any adjustment, programming, or setup procedures that are required when a component or module is removed or replaced.
3. Clear the DTCs.
4. Turn the ignition OFF for 60 s.
5. If the repair is related to a DTC, duplicate the Conditions for Running the DTC and use the Freeze Frame/Failure Records, if applicable, in order to verify the DTC does not reset. If the DTC resets or another DTC is present, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
6. To verify that the performance of the catalytic converter has not been affected by the condition that set this DTC, perform the Repair Verification for DTC P0420 or P0430.