Ignition and misfires

P0353 Fault in the cylinder 3 ignition coil

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0353 means: Fault in the cylinder 3 ignition coil. The engine computer can't control the ignition coil properly. Don't drive until the car has been checked. The engine could be damaged. The repair usually costs about €40–250 in Estonia. The most common cause: ignition coil has failed.

Is it safe to drive?Don't driveDon't drive until the car has been checked. The engine could be damaged.

Typical repair cost€40–250parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

The engine computer can't control the ignition coil properly. That cylinder will misfire.

What could be wrong

1Ignition coil has failed
2Coil connector or wire
3Worn spark plug overloading the coil

What you can check yourself

Swap the coil with the neighbouring cylinder and see whether the fault moves with it. You can do the simpler checks yourself.

How we fix it

We check the coil and its wiring
We replace the ignition coil
We also replace the spark plugs if they are old

Standard SAE description: Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0353 mean?

Fault in the cylinder 3 ignition coil. The engine computer can't control the ignition coil properly. That cylinder will misfire.

Can I drive with code P0353?

Don't drive until the car has been checked. The engine could be damaged.

How much does it cost to fix P0353?

Roughly €40–250 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0353 fixed?

We check the coil and its wiring. We replace the ignition coil. We also replace the spark plugs if they are old.

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.