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2E18

2E18 - P1301

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2E18 - P1301

Fault text
Firing, cylinder 1

Fault description
Ignition Monitoring Cylinder 1 Spark Duration Too Short

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Engine on, start phase completed, crankshaft absolves 48
revolutions after start (corresponding to approximately 5
sec. at idle), dual ignition off, secondary sparks off
Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON
Voltage condition:
Voltage in onboard electrical system > 11 V

Condition for fault memory entry
Segment synchronization

Action in service
Check wiring harness, ground connection and plug-in
contacts. Visual inspection of spark plug, ignition coil
(replace if damaged). After excluding all of these faults from
consideration replace the control module.

Fault effect and breakdown warning


Driver information
Warning light:
none

Service instruction
none