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2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1361high severityPowertrain

Ignition Control Circuit Low Voltage

on 2008 Chevrolet Impala 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The PCM detected lower than expected voltage on the ignition control circuit when the circuit should be high.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Engine misfires
  • Rough running
  • Intermittent no-start

Common causes

  • Open or short to ground in IC circuit
  • Faulty ignition control module
  • Damaged wiring
  • Poor connection at IC module

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test IC circuit voltage
  2. Check for opens or shorts to ground
  3. Inspect wiring and connectors
  4. Test ignition module

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace ignition module.

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