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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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P2300: Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2301: Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2303: Ignition Coil 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2304: Ignition Coil 2 Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2306: Ignition Coil 3 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2307: Ignition Coil 3 Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2309: Ignition Coil 4 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2310: Ignition Coil 4 Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2312: Ignition Coil 5 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2313: Ignition Coil 5 Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2315: Ignition Coil 6 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2316: Ignition Coil 6 Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ignition 1 Voltage

1

2

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Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit

P0301, P2300

P0301, P2300

P0301, P2301

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Ignition Coil 2 Control Circuit

P0302, P2303

P0302, P2303

P0302, P2304

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Ignition Coil 3 Control Circuit

P0303, P2306

P0303, P2306

P0303, P2307

--

Ignition Coil 4 Control Circuit

P0304, P2309

P0304, P2309

P0304, P2310

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Ignition Coil 5 Control Circuit

P0305, P2312

P0305, P2312

P0305, P2313

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Ignition Coil 6 Control Circuit

P0306, P2315

P0306, P2315

P0306, P2316

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Ground Circuit

--

--

--

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  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 1 voltage is supplied to the ignition coils . 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.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0016 and P0340 are not set.
    • The engine speed is more than 512 RPM.
    • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than 21°C (69°F).
    • The ignition 1 voltage is between 10-16 volts.
    • The DTCs run continuously once the above condition is met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects an open, short to ground, or a short to voltage on the IC circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P2300, P2301, P2303, P2304, P2306, P2307, P2309, P2310, P2312, P2313, P2315, and P2316 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P2300, P2301, P2303, P2304, P2306, P2307, P2309, P2310, P2312, P2313, P2315, and P2316 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Engine Control Module Connector End Views
    •  Engine Controls Connector End Views

Description and Operation:

Electronic Ignition (EI) System Description

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

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Engine idling, observe the scan tool DTC information parameter. DTCs P2300, P2301, P2303, P2304, P2306, P2307, P2309, P2310, P2312, P2313, P2315, and P2316 should not set.
  2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate ignition coil.
  2. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit of the ignition coil for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool. Test for B+ between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and ground.
  5. If less than B+, test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition 1 voltage circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition 1 voltage circuit and replace as necessary.

    Important: Set the DMM to the AC Hertz scale for this test.

  6. Engine idling, verify the frequency is more than 10 Hz between the appropriate ignition control circuit and ground.
  7. If less than the specified range, test the ignition control circuit for a short to voltage, short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ignition coil.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Ignition Coil Replacement
    •  Control Module References for engine control module replacement, setup, and programming