What does code P1370 mean?

Q: What does code P1370 mean?

Cylinder 6 Ignition Circuit Open. P1370 on Volkswagen vehicles means the engine control module (ECM) has detected an open circuit on the ignition coil primary circuit for cylinder 6. The ECM commands a spark event and monitors the coil's electrical feedback; when the expected current flow is absent, it flags the circuit as open and disables fuel delivery to that cylinder to protect the catalytic converter.

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P1370 · VolkswagenCylinder 6 Ignition Circuit Open

P1370 on Volkswagen vehicles means the engine control module (ECM) has detected an open circuit on the ignition coil primary circuit for cylinder 6. The ECM commands a spark event and monitors the coil's electrical feedback; when the expected current flow is absent, it flags the circuit as open and disables fuel delivery to that cylinder to protect the catalytic converter.

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.