P0355 Code: Ignition Coil E Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
🟠 Moderate severity · drivable
Drivable short-term, but cylinder 5 will misfire and raw fuel can damage the catalytic converter. Stop if the light flashes.
What P0355 means
There's an electrical fault in the ignition coil circuit for cylinder 5 (coil E). The computer can't command that coil, so cylinder 5 loses spark and misfires — P0355 often shows up together with a P0305 cylinder 5 misfire for this reason.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on (may flash)
- Misfire or rough idle on cylinder 5
- Loss of power
- Poor fuel economy
Common causes
- most common: Faulty ignition coil on cylinder 5 (coil E)
- common: Damaged wiring or a loose connector at the coil
- less common: Ignition driver failure inside the engine computer (PCM)
How to fix it
| Fix | DIY? | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Swap the cylinder 5 coil with another cylinder to see if the misfire follows it | Yes | $0–20 |
| Replace the cylinder 5 ignition coil | Yes | $50–200 |
| Repair damaged coil wiring or connector | Mechanic | $50–150 |
Frequently asked questions
Which cylinder is coil E?
Coil E fires cylinder 5. P0355 is the cylinder 5 coil circuit.
How do I confirm a bad coil on P0355?
Swap the cylinder 5 coil with another cylinder and re-scan. If the misfire moves, the coil is the culprit.
Does P0355 cause a misfire?
Yes — without spark on cylinder 5, you get a misfire, so P0355 and P0305 often occur together.
Related codes
P0305
P0305 Code: Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
P0350P0350 Code: Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0354P0354 Code: Ignition Coil D Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
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Updated 2026-08. This page is informational and not a substitute for professional diagnosis.