P2316
Ignition Coil F Primary Control Circuit High
The primary control circuit of ignition coil F reads a voltage above the expected level — typically an open primary circuit or a short to battery voltage on the primary control wire. The ECU sees no normal current flow, coil F does not fire, and the cylinder misfires. Causes: an open or disconnected primary wire, an internal open in the coil, or a faulty ECU driver.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: easy
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Open circuit in primary winding or harness for coil FCommon
- Control line shorted to battery or supplyPossible
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely
Parts involved
- Ignition Coil F
- Ignition Coil Wiring F
- Ignition Module
P2316 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.