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P2319

Ignition Coil G Primary Control Circuit High

Ignition / misfire Generic OBD-II Medium

What it means

P2319 means the ECM detected high voltage in the primary control circuit for ignition coil 'G' — typically an open circuit, a short to voltage, or a failed coil. The affected cylinder can misfire, causing rough running and lost power. Since prolonged misfires can damage the catalytic converter, address it without long delay.

Medium

Can I keep driving? You can usually drive, but that cylinder may misfire; a sustained misfire can overheat the converter, so repair it soon.

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Open circuit or short to voltage in the coil 'G' primary control wire
  2. Corroded or loose connector at the ignition coil
  3. Failed ignition coil G
  4. Damaged wiring between the ECM and the coil
  5. Faulty ECM coil driver (rare)

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Read freeze-frame data and identify which cylinder coil 'G' feeds.
  2. Inspect the coil connector and primary control wiring for an open or a short to voltage.
  3. Swap coil G with a known-good coil to see if the fault follows the coil.
  4. Measure the coil primary resistance and compare to spec; replace if out of range.
  5. If wiring and coil are good, test the ECM driver output. Clear and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P2319?+
For a short distance, but a misfiring cylinder dumps raw fuel into the exhaust and can damage the catalytic converter. Repair it soon, and stop if the light flashes.
Can I just clear P2319?+
It returns within a few drive cycles until the coil, connector, or wiring is fixed. Clear it after the repair to confirm.

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Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX