Ignition Coil C Secondary Circuit Malfunction
Findings, check these first
- Open coil C secondary
- Failed wire or plug
- Cracked tower
- Terminal corrosion
- Excessive plug gap
Standard procedure
- Inspect wire and plug condition and gap
- Test secondary resistance
- Check the tower for tracking
- Isolate by swapping
- Replace the coil if open
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- OBDII.pro: P1362 Ford definition
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