Manufacturer Code Charts: 156501

156501 - P2313

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
156501 - P2313

Fault text
Ignition coil, cylinder 5, activation: short circuit to positive

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the time for current rise at
the ignition coil.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the coil has no ohmic or
inductive resistance owing to short circuit, allowing current
to build more quickly and to higher levels.
Potential problem source(s):
- Short circuit to Terminal 1 in power supply
- Defective ignition coil
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- None
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine on

Condition for fault memory entry
The diagnostic fault code is logged when the fault is
detected in 13 consecutive ignition events.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness
- Check ignition coil for damage
- Replace ignition coil on malfunctioning cylinder by
interchanging it with one from another cylinder
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Ignition miss and hard starting can occur.

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
- none