P1361

Circuit Description
The Enhanced Ignition system uses the Crankshaft Position sensor in order to provide a timing input to the Control Module (PCM/VCM). Ignition Control (IC) spark timing for each cylinder based on this input. The Control Module provides the Ignition Timing Signal to the Ignition Control Module (ICM) to control the Ignition Coil. Each timing pulse detected by the ICM allows it to energize the Ignition coil. A large Secondary ignition voltage is induced in the secondary coil by the primary coil. This high voltage is switched to the correct spark plug by the distributor.

This DTC will set if the VCM detects an unusually low voltage on the ignition timing signal circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC
^ The ignition control is enabled
^ The engine speed is less than 250 RPM

Conditions for Setting the DTC
The Ignition Control voltage is less than 0.04 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The Control Module illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) the first time the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The Control Module will set the DTC and records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The Control Module stores the failure information in the scan tools Freeze Frame and/or the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ The Control Module turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips when the test has Run and Passed.
^ A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles (coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the start-up coolant temperature and the Engine Coolant Temperature is more than 70°C (158°F) during the same ignition cycle).
^ Use the scan tool Clear Information function.

Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
Intermittent test. Connect a DMM between VCM connector C3 pin and C4 pin and monitor the voltage while moving related connectors and the wiring harness. If the fault is induced, the voltage reading will change. This may help to isolate the location of the malfunction.

An intermittent may be caused by any of the following conditions:
^ A poor connection
^ Rubbed through wire insulation
^ A broken wire inside the insulation

Thoroughly check any circuitry that is suspected of causing the intermittent complaint. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic table.
2. If the engine starts at this point, the DTC 1361 is an intermittent.
3. This step determines if the IC signal from the VCM is available at the ignition coil module.