P0353 on Audi
Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0353 on Audi vehicles indicates ignition coil c primary/secondary circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Audi model — most commonly on A4. This is an ignition/engine code. An ignition coil converts the battery's low voltage into the high voltage needed to create a spark at the plug. P0353 means the engine computer detected a fault in the primary or secondary circuit of ignition coil 'C' — the expected feedback when the coil is commanded to fire is missing or abnormal. Typical effects are a misfire, rough idle, hesitation, or loss of power, and a prolonged misfire can overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Typical repair costs on Audi range from $100 to $400, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0353
- •Failed ignition coil 'C'
- •Damaged wiring or corroded connector at the coil
- •Open or short in the coil primary/secondary circuit
- •Worn or fouled spark plug adding load to the coil
- •Poor power or ground supply to the coil
- •Faulty ignition driver in the ECM (less common)
P0353 on Audi by Model
Audi A4(1 issue)
- Ignition Coil Failure2009-2021
Ignition coils on 2.0T engines can fail, causing misfires. This is especially common at higher mileage or with modified vehicles. Multiple coil failures often occur around the same mileage.
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What does P0353 mean on Audi?▼
P0353 stands for "Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction." This is an ignition/engine code. An ignition coil converts the battery's low voltage into the high voltage needed to create a spark at the plug. P0353 means the engine computer detected a fault in the primary or secondary circuit of ignition coil 'C' — the expected feedback when the coil is commanded to fire is missing or abnormal. Typical effects are a misfire, rough idle, hesitation, or loss of power, and a prolonged misfire can overheat and damage the catalytic converter. On Audi specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0353 on Audi vehicles?▼
Common causes on Audi: Failed ignition coil 'C', Damaged wiring or corroded connector at the coil, Open or short in the coil primary/secondary circuit, Worn or fouled spark plug adding load to the coil, Poor power or ground supply to the coil. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0353 on a Audi?▼
Repair costs on Audi range from $100 to $400, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Audi models have P0353 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0353 on 1 Audi model: A4.