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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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Need Help, Car Runs Terrible

My check engine light came on yesterday and I checked it this morning. The car spudders! The idle is real low at around 300. I pulled the codes this morning and this is what i got....

0201-Ignition Signal Circuit
0304-Knock Sensor

Any one know what this problem could be?
Old Aug 31, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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Diagnostic Trouble Code 0201 indicates a problem with the ignition coil and power transistor. The ignition signal from the Engine Control Module is sent to and amplified by the power transistor. The power transistor turns on and off the ignition coil primary circuit. This on-off operation induces the proper high voltage in the coil secondary circuit.

The malfunction is detected when the ignition signal in the primary circuit is not entered during engine cranking or running.

The items to check include
- Harness or connectors (the ignition primary circuit is open or shorted.)
- Power transistor unit built into ignition coil
- Condenser
- Crankshaft Position Sensor (REF)
- Crankshaft Position Sensor (REF) circuit

A misfire on any individual cylinder should set a code, and a problem with the CPS should also set a code.

I would have expected to see DTC 0201 along with one of the following DTCs.
0407 - Crankshaft Position Sensor (REF)
0608 - Cylinder 1 misfire
0607 - Cylinder 2 misfire
0606 - Cylinder 3 misfire
0605 - Cylinder 4 misfire
0604 - Cylinder 5 misfire
0603 - Cylinder 6 misfire

You didn't get one of these "companion" DTCs, and that is puzzling. Maybe one of them will show up in the next few days.
Old Aug 31, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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So in regular words would coil packs need to be changed? Or is something unplugged?
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