Possible causes

– Faulty Ignition Coil 6
– Ignition Coil 6 harness is open or shorted
– Ignition Coil 6 circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

When is the code detected?

Each ignition circuit is continuously monitored by the Engine Control Module (ECM). The test fails when the ECM does not receive a valid pulse signal from the ignition coil.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Lack/Loss of Power
– Engine may be harder to start
– Engine hesitation
– Rough engine idle

P0356 Description

The ignition system on the vehicle uses individual ignition coils for each cylinder. The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls each ignition coil operation. The ECM sends a ON/OFF signal to energize the ignition coil to create a spark at the spark plug when a spark is required at the cylinder.

P0356 Information for specific makes

P0356 ACURA
P0356 AUDI
P0356 BMW
P0356 CHRYSLER
P0356 DODGE
P0356 FORD
P0356 HONDA
P0356 HYUNDAI
P0356 ISUZU
P0356 JEEP
P0356 KIA
P0356 LEXUS
P0356 MAZDA
P0356 SCION
P0356 TOYOTA
P0356 VOLKSWAGEN
P0356 BUICK
P0356 CHEVROLET
P0356 GMC
P0356 LINCOLN
P0356 CADILLAC
P0356 PONTIAC
P0356 SATURN
P0356 JAGUAR