OBD · Ignition and combustion

P0352 Ignition coil B primary or secondary circuit

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What this code means

P0352 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: ignition and combustion. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Severity: Fix soon. Drive gently and as little as possible. The fault can get worse and damage other parts.

Most common causes

  1. Failing ignition coil#1

    A misfire on one cylinder that worsens under load or in damp weather is typical of a coil.

Cost of related repairs

Independent garageMain dealer
Ignition coil£50 – £140£60 – £215

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.

Related problems

Frequently asked questions

What does code P0352 mean?

P0352: Ignition coil B primary or secondary circuit. P0352 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: ignition and combustion. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Can I drive with code P0352?

Fix soon. Drive gently and as little as possible. The fault can get worse and damage other parts.

How much does it cost to fix P0352?

Ignition coil: £50 – £140.

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.