OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0361 Ignition Coil K Primary Control Circuit/Open
Ignition Coil K Primary Control Circuit/Open: the control circuit is open. This affects the spark on the cylinder driven by this coil; a misfire results.
Is it safe to drive with P0361?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyPrimary winding open
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
- Less likelyCracked solder joint inside the module or sensor
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
- P0359Ignition Coil I Primary Control Circuit/Open
- P0360Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit/Open
- P0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open
- P035EIgnition F Control Signal Circuit Low
- P035FIgnition F Control Signal Circuit High
- P0363Misfire Detected - Fueling Disabled
- P0364DC/AC Converter Control Module Control Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.