OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2329 Ignition Coil J Secondary Circuit
A fault is detected on the secondary (high-voltage) side of ignition coil J. The spark delivered to the plug is missing or too weak, causing a misfire on the cylinder served by coil J. Causes: a worn spark plug or wide gap, a cracked coil or boot, carbon tracking, or an open or leaking secondary winding.
Is it safe to drive with P2329?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySpark plug worn or fouled
- PossibleSecondary breakdown inside coil J
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.4–1.2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Ignition Coil J, Spark Plug Cyl J, Ignition Secondary Lead
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- P2328Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit High
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.