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DI136–15

DTC P0351 Ignition Coil ”A” Primary/Secondary Circuit

DTC P0352 Ignition Coil ”B” Primary/Secondary Circuit

DTC P0353 Ignition Coil ”C” Primary/Secondary Circuit

DTC P0354 Ignition Coil ”D” Primary/Secondary Circuit

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
HINT:

There DTCs indicate a malfunction related to primary circuit.

If DTC P0351 is displayed, check No. 1 ignition coil with igniter circuit.

If DTC P0352 is displayed, check No. 2 ignition coil with igniter circuit.

If DTC P0353 is displayed, check No. 3 ignition coil with igniter circuit.

If DTC P0354 is displayed, check No. 4 ignition coil with igniter circuit.
A Direct Ignition System (DIS) has been adopted. The DIS improves the ignition timing accuracy, reduces
high–voltage loss, and enhances the the overall reliability of the ignition system by eliminating the distributor.
The DIS is a 1–cylinder ignition system which ignites one cylinder with one ignition coil. In the 1–cylinder
ignition system, the one spark plug is connected to the end of the secondary winding. High voltage generated
in the secondary winding is applied directly to the spark plug. The spark of the spark plug pass from the center
electrode to the ground electrode.
The ECM determines ignition timing and outputs the ignition signal (IGT) for each cylinder. Based on IGT
signals, the power transistors in the igniter cuts off the current to the primary coil in the ignition coil is supplied
to the spark plug that are connected to the end of the secondary coil. At the same time, the igniter also sends
an ignition confirmation signal (IGF) as a fail–safe measure to the ECM.

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ECM From Battery

Crankshaft Igniter No.1 Ignition Coil

Position with Igniter
IGT1
Sensor No. 1 Cylinder
IGF
Spark Plug

Camshaft IGT2 No. 2 Ignition No. 2 Cylinder

Position Coil with Igniter
Sensor
IGT3 No. 3 Ignition No. 3 Cylinder
Coil with Igniter

IGT4 No. 4 Ignition No. 4 Cylinder

Various Coil with Igniter
Sensor
TAC

To Tachometer
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DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area

Ignition system
P0351

Open or short in IGF and IGT circuit from ignition coil with
P0352
No IGF signal to ECM while engine is running igniter
P0353

Ignition coil with igniter
P0354

ECM

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WIRING DIAGRAM
ECM
5V
B–R
B–R 11
1 IGT1
E8
B–L
Spark 3 10
Plug B–Y B–Y IGF
1 IK2 E8
I20 2
No. 1 Ignition 4 BR
B–R Coil with Igniter
B–Y
B–R
1
17 IF1 12
L
E8 IGT2
3
B–R B–Y
6 B–R 2
I21
I14 No. 2 Ignition 4 BR
Ignition Coil with Igniter
Switch BR B–Y
B–R
7 1
13
W–R L–R
E8 IGT3
3
2 B–Y
B–R
2
I22
2 No. 3 Ignition 4 BR
AM2 R/B No. 2 Coil with Igniter
1 BR
B–R
1
B–R 14
2 L–Y
1 E8 IGT4
N1 3
B–Y
W Noise 2
Filter I23
2 No. 4 Ignition 4 BR
Battery BR Coil with Igniter BR
EF EB

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the hand–held tester or the OBD II scan tool, as freeze frame data records
the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining
whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air–fuel ratio was lean
or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.

1 Check spark plug and spark of misfiring cylinder (See page DI–77).

NG Go to step 4.

OK
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2 Check for open and short in harness and connector in IGF and IGT signal circuit
between ECM and ignition coil with igniter (See page IN–28).

NG Repair or replace harness or connector.

OK

3 Disconnect ignition coil with igniter connector, and check voltage between ter-
minal IGF of ECM connector and body ground.

PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the ignition coil with the igniter connector.
(b) Remove the glove compartment (See page SF–55).
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between terminal IGF of the ECM connec-
tor and the body ground.
IGF (+) OK:
A18845 Voltage: 4.5 – 5.5 V

OK Replace ignition coil with igniter.

NG

Check and replace ECM (See page IN–28).

4 Check for open and short in harness and connector in IGT signal circuit between
ECM and ignition coil with igniter (See page IN–28).

NG Repair or replace harness or connector.

OK

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5 Disconnect ignition coil with igniter connector, and check voltage between ter-
minals IGT1 – IGT4 of ECM connector and body ground.

IGT3 (+) IGT2 (+) PREPARATION:

IGT4 (+) IGT1 (+) (a) Disconnect the ignition coil with the igniter connector.
(b) Remove the glove compartment (See page SF–55).
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between terminals IGT1 – IGT4 of the
ECM connector and the body ground when the engine is
cranked.
OK:
A18845 Voltage: More than 0.1 V and less than 4.5 V

NG Check and replace ECM (See page IN–28).

OK

6 Check voltage between terminals IGT1 – IGT4 of ECM connector and body
ground.

IGT3 (+) IGT2 (+) PREPARATION:

IGT4 (+) IGT1 (+) Remove the grove compartment (See page SF–55).
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between terminals IGT1 – IGT4 of the
ECM connector and the body ground when the engine is
cranked.
OK:
Voltage: More than 0.1 V and less than 4.5 V
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Reference: INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE

IGT and IGF Signal Waveforms
2 V/Division During idling, check the waveforms between terminals IGT1 –
IGT4 and E1, and IGF and E1 of the ECM connector.
IGT
HINT:
GND The correct waveforms are as shown.
IGF
GND

20 msec./Division NG Replace ignition coil with igniter.

A03401

OK

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7 Check ignition coil with igniter power source circuit.

ON PREPARATION:
Disconnect the ignition coil with the igniter connector.
1 CHECK:
START
(–) (+)
Measure the voltage between terminal 1 of the ignition coil with
the igniter connector and the body ground when the ignition
switch is turned to ON and STA position.
OK:
Voltage: 9 – 14 V
BE6653
A01761 A01861

NG Repair ignition coil with igniter power source

circuit.

OK

8 Check for open and short in harness and connector between ignition switch and
ignition coil with igniter (See page IN–28).

NG Repair or replace harness or connector.

OK

Replace ignition coil with igniter.

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