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[Zafira A] [99-05] Out of the blue - Fault code 0353, loss of power / Reply

Discussion in 'Astra, Corsa, Zafira, Meriva, Adam, Agila, Tigra & Nova [Includes AstraVan & Corsa ComboVan]' started by dnalevy, May 25, 2010.

  1. dnalevy Active Member

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    Hi
    I have a Zafira A 1999 1.8 16V petrol.
    Fully serviced about 2 months ago.
    Yesterday was driving along, came to a stop and the engine started to struggle to idle.
    Engine management light came on - giving 0353 which I believe is the following:

    P0353 Ignition Coil 3 High Input B-23
    P0353 Ignition Coil 3 Incorrect Signal B-23

    Since then on and off its driving in a reduced power limp mode and seems to be misfiring when in this state.

    Any ideas what it is and am i correct to assume its not a fuel line problem or sensor problem because only one cylinder is coming up with an error?

    Coil pack possibly? Or what else could it be? Plugs recently changed.

    Thanks for the help!
    dnalevy, May 25, 2010
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  2. Fire26662 There can be only one.

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    Can you remind me if you have one long coil or 4 separate ones.
    Fire26662, May 25, 2010
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  3. marks152 Well-Known Member

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    its 1 long one
    marks152, May 25, 2010
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  4. Fire26662 There can be only one.

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    darn, I think I have some test data here if you are ok with a multimeter, let me know.
    Fire26662, May 25, 2010
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  5. vectraowner Active Member

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    Coil pack is a good starting point....If this does not help then possibly ECU..

    Vectraowner
    vectraowner, May 25, 2010
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  6. Fire26662 There can be only one.

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    Also been thinking (got a headache now!) check number 3 plug hole, look for oil, also take the plug out too, look for tracking marks on the insulator and the rubber connector where it sits on the spark plug. The actual code says it is a primary/secondary resistance issue but... check the cheap things 1st.
    Fire26662, May 25, 2010
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  7. dnalevy Active Member

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    Yes its a 1 long coil unit as mentioned.
    Funny that its intermittent, sometimes running fine. Also doesnt seem to be connected to engine temp.
    I'm fine with a multimeter.
    Got a coil pack arriving tomorrow and also gonna check the plug itself.
    I'm hoping its not the ECU :eek:
    dnalevy, May 26, 2010
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  8. dnalevy Active Member

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    Changed the coilpack, seems to be all good now.... :)
    dnalevy, May 27, 2010
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    i have the same problem on my y reg mk4 astra 1.4 16v i replaced my coil pack but same problem need help asap thanks
    12reedling, May 10, 2011
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  10. Fire26662 There can be only one.

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    You have the same fault code?
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