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P031A

Ignition C Control Signal Circuit/Open

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Faulty ignition coil
  2. Malfunctioning ignition control module
  3. Damaged or loose ignition control circuit wiring
  4. Defective ignition control module power relay
  5. Faulty ignition control module ground connection

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Engine misfires or runs rough
  2. Poor fuel efficiency
  3. Difficulty starting the engine
  4. Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly
  5. Decreased engine performance or power

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