P0356 fault code: what it means

P0356: Ignition coil F (cylinder 6) circuit fault.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

failed ignition coil
coil connector or wiring fault

P0356 by make

Lexus

Ignition coil F (cylinder 6) circuit fault on a Lexus V6/V8.

Usual causes: failed ignition coil; coil connector or wiring fault

Mercedes-Benz

Ignition coil 6 circuit fault.

Usual causes: failed ignition coil; wiring fault

What the repair usually costs

Coil packs and spark plugs (4-cylinder)NZ$280–NZ$1,000 · A$260–A$920
Coil packs and spark plugs (V6 / V8)NZ$490–NZ$1,780 · A$480–A$1,710

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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