217 PCM detected coil 3 primary circuit failure (EI)
How to read it
Code 217 reads as 2 flashes, pause, 1 flash, pause, 7 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.
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What does Ford code 217 mean?
217. PCM detected coil 3 primary circuit failure (EI). This code sets when your vehicle computer detects pcm detected coil 3 primary circuit failure (ei).
Common causes of 217
- Wiring
- Ignition coil
- ICM
- ECM
How to fix 217
- Check the circuit wiring and harness for damage, chafing or a poor splice
- Test the ignition coil and replace it only if it fails its own test
- Test the ECM last, only after every circuit test has passed
- Clear the code, then retest to confirm the fix holds