Buick Code P1361 – Ignition Control Circuit Not Switching After Enable Condition

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty ignition control module
  • Ignition control module harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in the ignition control module circuit

Description

The ignition control module (ICM) has independent power and ground circuits. The circuits between the ICM and the powertrain control module (PCM) consist of the following circuits:
– Ignition control (IC) timing signal
– IC timing control
– Low resolution engine speed signal
– Medium resolution engine signal
– Camshaft position signal
– Low reference
– The ICM sends 3X signals to the PCM and controls ignition timing during engine starting. The ignition timing switches to PCM control after the following actions occur:
The PCM receives the second 3X signal
The PCM applies 5 volts to the ignition control (IC) timing signal circuit.
The ICM monitors the CKP timing signal when the engine starts. The CKP timing signal is transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor signal 2 circuit. The CKP timing signal is used to determine the correct cylinder pair and initiate the ignition coil firing sequence. The 18X reference pulses are transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor 1 circuit. The 18X reference pulses are used for fuel injection and ignition control. Once the ICM has received both signals, it transmits the 18X and 3X reference signals to the PCM. The CMP and CKP sensors share a 12-volt reference circuit and a low reference circuit.

The CKP sensor consists of the following circuits:
– A 12-volt reference
– A low reference
– A CKP sensor signal 1
– A CKP sensor signal 2

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (or service engine soon warning lamp)

P1361 Code Cadillac – Ignition control circuit does not switch after activation condition

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty ignition control module
  • Ignition control module harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in the ignition control module circuit

Description

The ignition control module (ICM) has independent power and ground circuits. The circuits between the ICM and the powertrain control module (PCM) consist of the following circuits:
– Ignition control (IC) timing signal
– IC timing control
– Low resolution engine speed signal
– Medium resolution engine signal
– Camshaft position signal
– Low reference
– The ICM sends 3X signals to the PCM and controls ignition timing during engine starting. Ignition timing switches to PCM control after the following actions occur:
The PCM receives the second 3X signal
The PCM applies 5 volts to the ignition control (IC) timing signal circuit.
The ICM monitors the CKP timing signal when the engine starts. The CKP timing signal is transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor signal 2 circuit. The CKP timing signal is used to determine the correct cylinder pair and initiate the ignition coil firing sequence. The 18X reference pulses are transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor 1 circuit. The 18X reference pulses are used for fuel injection and ignition control. Once the ICM has received both signals, it transmits the 18X and 3X reference signals to the PCM. The CMP and CKP sensors share a 12-volt reference circuit and a low reference circuit.

The CKP sensor consists of the following circuits:
– A 12-volt reference
– A low reference
– A CKP sensor signal 1
– A CKP sensor signal 2

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated (or Service Engine Soon warning light)

Chevrolet Code P1361 – Ignition Control Circuit Not Switching After Enable Condition

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty ignition control module
  • Ignition control module harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in ignition control module circuit

Description

The ignition control module (ICM) has independent power and ground circuits. The circuits between the ICM and powertrain control module (PCM) consist of the following circuits:
– Ignition control (IC) timing signal
– IC timing control
– Low resolution engine speed signal
– Medium resolution engine signal
– Camshaft position signal
– Low reference
– The ICM sends 3X signals to the PCM and controls ignition timing during engine starting.

Timing advance switches to PCM control after the following actions occur:
The PCM receives the second 3X signal
The PCM applies 5 volts to the ignition control (IC) timing signal circuit.
The ICM monitors the CKP timing signal when the engine starts. The CKP timing signal is transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor signal 2 circuit. The CKP timing signal is used to determine the correct cylinder pair and initiate the ignition coil firing sequence. The 18X reference pulses are transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor 1 circuit. The 18X reference pulses are used for fuel injection and ignition control. Once the ICM has received both signals, it transmits the 18X and 3X reference signals to the PCM. The CMP and CKP sensors share a 12-volt reference circuit and a low reference circuit.

The CKP sensor consists of the following circuits:
– A 12-volt reference
– A low reference
– A CKP sensor signal 1
– A CKP sensor signal 2

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated (or Service Engine Soon warning light)

Ford Code P1361 – Ignition Coil Secondary Circuit Malfunction “B

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential issues and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty ignition coil “B”
  • Ignition coil “B” harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in ignition coil “B” circuit

Description

The ignition coil “B” secondary circuit malfunction is the generic description for Ford code P1361, but the manufacturer may have a different description for your vehicle model and year. Currently, we have no additional information about Ford OBDII code P1361.

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

GMC Code P1361 – Ignition Control Circuit Does Not Switch After Activation Condition

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty ignition control module
  • Ignition control module harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in ignition control module circuit

Description

The ignition control module (ICM) has independent power and ground circuits. The circuits between the ICM and the powertrain control module (PCM) consist of the following circuits:
– Ignition control (IC) timing signal
– IC timing control
– Low resolution engine speed signal
– Medium resolution engine signal
– Camshaft position signal
– Low reference
– The ICM sends 3X signals to the PCM and controls ignition timing during engine starting. Ignition timing switches to PCM control after the following actions occur:
The PCM receives the second 3X signal
The PCM applies 5 volts to the ignition control (IC) timing signal circuit.
The ICM monitors the CKP timing signal when the engine starts. The CKP timing signal is transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor signal 2 circuit. The CKP timing signal is used to determine the correct cylinder pair and initiate the ignition coil firing sequence. The 18X reference pulses are transmitted from the CKP sensor to the ICM on the CKP sensor 1 circuit. The 18X reference pulses are used for fuel injection and ignition control. Once the ICM receives both signals, it transmits the 18X and 3X reference signals to the PCM. The CMP and CKP sensors share a 12-volt reference circuit and a low reference circuit.

The CKP sensor consists of the following circuits:
– A 12-volt reference
– A low reference
– A CKP sensor signal 1
– A CKP sensor signal 2

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wire harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Illuminated MIL (or service engine soon warning light illuminated)

Honda Code P1361 – Intermittent Interruption of Top Dead Center Sensor 1

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty Top Dead Center Sensor 1
  • Top Dead Center Sensor 1 harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in Top Dead Center Sensor circuit 1

Description

The Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) determines the timing of fuel injection and ignition for each cylinder and also detects engine speed. The Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor determines ignition timing during startup (cranking) and when the crankshaft angle is abnormal. The Cylinder Position (CYP) sensor detects the position of cylinder #1 for sequential fuel injection in each cylinder. The CKP/TDC/CYP sensors are integrated into the distributor. If intermittent pulse signals from the Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor are detected, a malfunction is identified and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1382 is stored.

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light On (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Poor engine performance

Code Jaguar P1361 – Ignition coil cylinder 1 not activated

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty ignition coil
  • Ignition coil harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in ignition coil circuit

Description

Cylinder 1 ignition coil without activation is the generic description for code P1361 Jaguar, but the manufacturer may have a different description for your specific vehicle model and year. Currently, we do not have additional information about OBDII code P1361 Jaguar.

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine light on (or service engine soon warning light on)

Lexus Code P1361 – Open/Low/High Camshaft Position Actuator “A” Circuit, Bank 2

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty camshaft position control actuator
  • Camshaft position control actuator harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in camshaft position control actuator circuit

Description

The Camshaft Position Actuator “A” Open/Low/High, Bank 2 is the generic description for Lexus code P1361, but the manufacturer may have a different description for your specific vehicle model and year. Currently, we don’t have additional information about OBDII code P1361 Lexus.

How to Fix

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light On (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Toyota Code P1361 – Open/Low/High Camshaft Position Actuator “A” Circuit, Bank 2

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty camshaft position control actuator
  • Camshaft position control actuator circuit open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in camshaft position control actuator circuit

Description

The Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Open/Low/High, Bank 2 is the generic description for Toyota code P1361, but the manufacturer may have a different description for your vehicle model and year. Currently, we don’t have additional information about OBDII code P1361 Toyota.

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Volkswagen Code P1361 – Cylinder 3 Ignition Activation Circuit Open

Possible Causes

NOTE: The listed causes may not be a complete list of all potential problems and there may be other causes.

  • Faulty cylinder 3 ignition coil
  • Cylinder 3 ignition coil harness is open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in cylinder 3 ignition coil circuit
  • Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) must determine if a misfire is occurring and identify the specific cylinder(s) and severity of the misfire event and whether it is relevant for emissions or damaging to the catalyst. To accomplish these tasks, the control module monitors the crankshaft for acceleration losses during the firing segments of each cylinder based on the firing order.
The misfire/engine roughness calculation is derived from the period time (T) differences of individual increment gear segments. Each segment period consists of a 120° angular range of crankshaft angle that begins 78° before Top Dead Center (TDC).
If the expected period time is greater than the allowed value, a misfire fault for the particular cylinder is recorded in the ECM fault memory. Depending on the measured misfire rate level, the control unit illuminates the “Service Engine Soon” light, may cut fuel to the particular cylinder, and may switch lambda operation to open loop. All misfire faults are weighted to determine whether the misfire is relevant for emissions or damaging to the catalyst.

How to Repair

Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light On (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)