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P138C

2B6E - P138C

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2B6E - P138C

Fault text
M ignition coil, cyl. 8

Fault description
Ion Ignition Coil Cylinder 8

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Idle: Combustion miss SA: Offset outside tolerance range
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
none

Condition for fault memory entry
At idle: At least 80 cycles after initial conditions are reached
in overrun phase: At least 200 cycles in overrun phase

Action in service
Interchange ignition coils:
1. If the malfunction migrates with the coil, then the coil is
defective
2. If the malfunction remains at the same cylinder, check the
ignition wire and power supply. If no fault is present in the
ignition wire or the power supply: Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
CC message
Engine speed limited
Reduced power
MIL after engine runs 2x

Driver information
Warning light:
MIL, EML, CC message, backup program

Service instruction
none