What does code P1341 mean?

Q: What does code P1341 mean?

Ignition Coil Output Stage 1 Short To Ground. P1341 on Volkswagen vehicles means the engine control module has detected a short to ground on the output stage that controls ignition coil 1, which is the coil responsible for the cylinder in position one. The computer commands the coil to fire but sees the control circuit pulled to ground when it should not be, so it flags the fault and may disable that coil's output to protect the driver circuit.

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P1341 · VolkswagenIgnition Coil Output Stage 1 Short To Ground

P1341 on Volkswagen vehicles means the engine control module has detected a short to ground on the output stage that controls ignition coil 1, which is the coil responsible for the cylinder in position one. The computer commands the coil to fire but sees the control circuit pulled to ground when it should not be, so it flags the fault and may disable that coil's output to protect the driver circuit.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeVolkswagen specific

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaIgnition system and misfire

Guidance is general and written for Volkswagen vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.