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P0361 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of P0361 engine trouble code is a kind of powertrain trouble code and when your car's 'P0361 Check Engine' light comes on, it's usually accompanied by a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. The light could mean a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, or it could be something minor, like a loose gas cap. But in many cases, it means at minimum that you'll be visiting the car dealer to locate the malfunction and get the light turned off.

P0361 Fault Symptoms :

Check engine light comes on
Engine stalling or misfiring
Engine performance issues
Car not starting

If one of these reasons for P0361 code is occuring now you should check P0361 repair processes.
Now don't ask yourself; What should you do with P0361 code ?
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P0361 Possible Solution:

Disconnected, dirty or fouled spark plugs are common causes for engines that won't start. Spark plugs typically need to be replaced every season or 25 hours of use. You should also check that the spark plug gap is set properly. If your spark plugs look good, problems with your ignition system can also preventing a spark. These can range from a faulty spark plug lead, shorted kill switch or flywheel key damage.

P0361 Code Meaning :

P	0	3	6	1
OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code For Engine	Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent	Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault	Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

Is the fuel pump sometimes not priming when you turn the key to ON(II)? Start by measuring the fuel pressure and checking whether you have bright white-bluish spark at all four plugs. The mechanical timing is also something that you should check, as we mentioned above.

P0361 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description

P0361 OBD-II Trouble Code The ignition system on the vehicle uses individual ignition coils for each cylinder. The Engine Control Module ( P0361 code.

Main reason For P0361 Code

The reason of P0361 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent.

P0361 DTCs may also be triggered by faults earlier down the line. For example, a dirty MAF sensor might be causing the car to overcompensate in its fuel-trim adjustments. As a result, oxygen sensors are likely to report fuel mixture problems.

	Example: 0140