Code P1359

When i got this code, my bronco died... turns out it was the PIP or pickup coil. Check all that blue 95gt mentioned, twice over. Maybe try backing down the timing a little bit, 14 deg may be a little more than you bronco likes, put it to 10 deg (stock), clear codes and troubleshoot from there. If you still come up with nothing, maybe swap out that msd coil back to your stock coil if it was good. Check your dizzy cap for cracks/distortion too. If you come up with nothing, take your ICM out and take it to advanced or autozone and get it checked no less than 3 times back to back to get it nice and hot. If you have a remote mounted ICM, you may want to take it out of the heat sink before you get it tested. Mine never really got heated up but tested out fine, hindsight's 20/20 though. Also, not saying you didn't but search is your friend, you will find a lot more information on this. Make sure you report back with your findings as others (as well as me) have these problems all the time. Good luck.

yo, all I have is;
P1359 Spark output circuit condition
ECM detected no SPOUT signal from distributor
Probable Cause:
SPOUT connector missing
Open circuit condition
Ignition control module fault


Traveler had the Code back in 06; he "I was putting a remote starter on this weekend and to get to the door lock wires I pulled the E-brake down. I noticed the ECM case is all rusty .... pulled the ECM out and sanded all of the steel around the case, and the brackets it slides into"


EDIT: I somehow over-wrote this when C&Ping from broncolinks.com;
Pin-Point Testing;

P1359 - Da PCM has determined that there is no advance of the ignition timing.
1. Check the Spark Output (SPOUT) connector near the Ignition Control Module (ICM) at the rear of driver side fender apron (near hood hinge) to see if the SPOUT connector is missing or is making poor contact to the connector.

2. If the SPOUT connector & connection appear to be in good condition, install a timing light onto #1 spark plug wire and check for timing advance at idle with the engine running.
Ignition timing should indicate 10 degrees BTDC with the SPOUT connector removed but timing should then advance when the connector is plugged back in.

3. If there is no timing advance using a timing light, check the Pink (PK) wire at the ICM connection for a square-wave signal as the engine is running using a labscope. See diagram below

4. If there is no signal present on the PK wire, check the PK wire between the ICM and PCM pin 50 for an open circuit.

5. If the circuit checks to be OK and ignition timing appears to be advancing over base timing with the SPOUT connector installed, clear the code, disconnect the voltage regulator at the alternator and drive the vehicle for several miles to check for the light to illuminate and the code to reset.

6. Check coil output of all individual spark plug wire ends to verify that spark will jump a 1/2-3/4" gap consistently and that it has a bluish tint of color to it.

7. If spark output is weak or erratic, replace the coil and re-check for the setting of the service code.

8. Also inspect all plug wires ends for potential pin-hole leaks that could allow spark to arc to the cylinder heads in the plug well. Run a grounded screw driver up and down the plug wire boot as the wire is connected to a spark tester to determine if any of the wires are faulty.

9. If timing advance appears to be working properly and there are no electrical issues related to the alternator, coil or plug wires, either the PCM or the ICM will need to be substituted to determine if one of them is causing the condition.


Use duiagram in lower right hand corner (1996 CCD H)

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