What does code P1359 mean?

Q: What does code P1359 mean?

Cylinder 2 Ignition Circuit Short To B+. P1359 on Volkswagen vehicles means the engine control module (ECM) has detected a short to battery positive voltage on the ignition coil circuit for cylinder 2. The ECM monitors the coil trigger wire and sees voltage present when it should be grounded, indicating the coil driver circuit is shorted to power rather than functioning normally.

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P1359 · VolkswagenCylinder 2 Ignition Circuit Short To B+

P1359 on Volkswagen vehicles means the engine control module (ECM) has detected a short to battery positive voltage on the ignition coil circuit for cylinder 2. The ECM monitors the coil trigger wire and sees voltage present when it should be grounded, indicating the coil driver circuit is shorted to power rather than functioning normally.

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.