P2317 — Ignition Coil F Secondary Circuit

P2317: Ignition Coil F Secondary Circuit — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

Ignition Coil F Secondary Circuit. Basic catalogue definition; diagnostic details have not yet been reviewed.

Affected system: Powertrain

Symptoms

  • The check-engine light may appear together with an uneven-running or misfiring engine.
  • The car may accelerate poorly or use more fuel while the ignition problem persists.

Possible causes

  • A defective ignition coil F or a damaged spark-plug lead, where that type of lead is fitted.
  • An open or shorted wire, loose coil connector, or relevant ignition fuse or relay fault.

What to check

  • Scan for P2317 and related misfire codes, then locate ignition coil F using the engine service information.
  • Switch the ignition off and visually examine the coil connector, harness and any fitted plug lead.
  • Verify relevant fuses and electrical connections using the vehicle procedure before deciding whether the coil needs replacement.

Also written as: P2317-00, P231700 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).