Causes and Fixes Nissan P1320 code: Ignition Signal Primary (Ignition System - Circuit Malfunction)

How to fix a Nissan P1320 engine code: Ignition Signal Primary Ignition system - circuit malfunction.
Basic Ignition Circuit Overview
when the Engine starts, the Crankshaft Position Sensor generates a signal, which the PCM compares to signals generated by the Camshaft Position Sensors.
The PCM then sends the initial signal from the Crankshaft Position Sensor to a power transistor in the ignition coil to the “Primary Circuit”, which is low-voltage circuit to which code P1320 relates.
This circuit is amplified by the power transistor to induce the high-voltage circuit known as the “Secondary Circuit”, which represents the current that produces the ignition spark to the spark plugs.
Possible Causes of a Nissan P1320 Code:
⦁ Bad Ignition Coil
⦁ Bad Condenser
⦁ Faulty Wiring (Open - Short)
⦁ Crankshaft Position Sensor
⦁ Failing PCM
What to Check
⦁ Secondary codes such as P0301, P0302, P0303
⦁ Power going to coils
⦁ Test coils
⦁ Test condenser
⦁ Check Wiring
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[@eugenejoe303]

Hello! I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 4DR. And I have Codes P1320 & P0505 The Car Starts and Runs! The Problem is, When We Stop at a Red Light, then Start Moving, it Hesitates or Jerking a little! Then it be fine Until We stop again! Hopefully You Can Help figure Out What's going on with it!IF You Can!!! Thanks!

[@abyogichannel]

Me too same problem stops on d (drive) it jerks.when I shift to N(neutral) no problem.i change spark plug,gasket seal,I don't know what exactly problem, someone says transmission issues.

[@tamvo7486]

Replace distributor

[@lclnbm]

My 2001 sentra is a mystery. The code appears 2 times on my scanner. Ive replaced about everything except pcm and crankshaft position sensor and the thing is still sounding like it wants to die.

[@Jamesrdc]

Any luck.?

[@lclnbm]

@Jamesrdc my mechanic said the maf sensor voltage input is extremely low, and it could be a short in the wiring harness. Same issue?

[@davidconley9695]

I got a 98 frontier 2.4 with same code kept coming up distributor so I changed dist, plugs, wires, and light is still on.It runs but when I get up speed it like wants to die but doesn't and then goes back to normal any help would be greatly appreciatedThanks

[@Aye.Bee.]

hi there. i really appreciate your video. ive been having trouble with my 2002 nissan almera. it keeos dying as im driving. initially i thought its the battery and had it replaced to no avail. a guy came to do my driver and back right window as it wasnt working. however he noticed when he would pull each wire out of the pencil coil it would lose power and it wanted to switch off except for the one on the far right, it wasnt losing power. i tried swopping them around but it was still the one on the far right not losing power once the wire was pulled out. eventually i bought a new pencil coil but before i put it in somone suggested putting a screw driver in the connected ignition coil and look for a spark but nothing happened. this suggests its the wiring. the problem is i have no idea where or what to look for on the wires.

[@boyboy1750]

Did you get this fix

[@tamvo7486]

Replace distributor

[@Jamesrdc]

Does anyone have resistance values for crankshaft position sensor please to test

[@francisbwalyasikazwe3444]

My Nissan xtrail T30 blowing up coils 2and3 melting what could be the problem

[@HVAC_Mechanic]

There must be a wiring issue which can be hard to diagnose sometimes.