OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P031E Ignition D Control Signal Circuit Low
Ignition D control signal stuck low — short to ground. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P031E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Ignition Coil
Related codes
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- P030EIgnition B Control Signal Circuit Low
- P031BIgnition C Control Signal Circuit Low
- P035BIgnition E Control Signal Circuit Low
- P035EIgnition F Control Signal Circuit Low
- P036BIgnition G Control Signal Circuit Low
- P036EIgnition H Control Signal Circuit Low
- P038BIgnition I Control Signal Circuit Low
- P038EIgnition J Control Signal Circuit Low
- P03FBIgnition K Control Signal Circuit Low
- P03FEIgnition L Control Signal Circuit Low
- P031CIgnition C Control Signal Circuit High
- P031DIgnition D Control Signal Circuit/Open
- P031FIgnition D Control Signal Circuit High
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- P0321Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.