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P1300 Igniter circuit fault (no. 1)

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P1300 means: Igniter circuit fault (no. 1). The ignition coil makes the spark for the spark plug. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The most common repair costs about €90–180 in Estonia, depending on make and model. The most common cause: faulty ignition coil.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.
Ignition coil replacement€90–180parts and labour in Estonia, depending on make and model

What it means

The ignition coil makes the spark for the spark plug. The computer found a fault in the coil circuit.

This is a make-specific code (Toyota). The exact meaning can vary by model and year.

What you may notice

  • Engine light on
  • Misfire on one cylinder
  • The engine shakes

What could be wrong

  1. 1Faulty ignition coil · Ignition coil replacement €90–180
  2. 2Coil connector loose or corroded · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
  3. 3Broken wire · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
  4. 4Engine computer driver (rare) · Control unit check and software €150–300

Repair difficulty: Easy

What you can check yourself

Check the coil connector. Swap the coil with the next cylinder and see whether the fault follows it. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.

How we fix it

  1. We measure coil supply and trigger signal
  2. We repair the wire or connector
  3. We replace the ignition coil

Standard SAE description: Igniter Circuit Malfunction - No. 1

This code usually comes with: Check engine lightSee what the light means →

Related symptoms: Car shaking or jerking

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 P1300 mean?

Igniter circuit fault (no. 1). The ignition coil makes the spark for the spark plug. The computer found a fault in the coil circuit.

Can I drive with code P1300?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P1300?

It depends on the cause: ignition coil replacement €90–180; wiring or connector repair €45–90. Prices include labour at €45/h, depending on make and model.

How is P1300 fixed?

We measure coil supply and trigger signal. We repair the wire or connector. We replace the ignition coil.

Related codes

P2304Ignition coil control circuit: signal or voltage too high ("B")P2305Ignition coil secondary circuit: circuit fault ("B")P2306Ignition coil control circuit: signal or voltage too low ("C")P0420Catalytic converter no longer cleaning properlyP0008Crank/cam sync: reading or operation not right (bank 1)P0300Misfires in several cylindersP1310Igniter circuit fault (no. 2)P1320Ignition signal primary circuit fault

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.

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