What does code P1375 mean?

Q: What does code P1375 mean?

Cylinder 7 Ignition Circuit Short To Ground. P1375 on a Volkswagen means the engine control module has detected a short to ground on the ignition coil circuit for cylinder 7, which prevents the coil from firing that cylinder. The computer monitors the coil driver circuit and flags this code when the voltage on the control wire stays near zero volts when it should be pulsing.

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P1375 · VolkswagenCylinder 7 Ignition Circuit Short To Ground

P1375 on a Volkswagen means the engine control module has detected a short to ground on the ignition coil circuit for cylinder 7, which prevents the coil from firing that cylinder. The computer monitors the coil driver circuit and flags this code when the voltage on the control wire stays near zero volts when it should be pulsing.

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.