For Renault owners, the fault code typically points to a malfunction in the Ignition Coil 1-4 Circuit

: A break in the wire (Open Circuit) or wires touching (Short Circuit) between the ECU and the coil. Bad Spark Plugs

The Renault DF361 fault code is a specific diagnostic trouble code used within the Renault-Nissan-Dacia alliance vehicles. It directly relates to the engine management system, particularly the ignition system's ability to control cylinders 1 and 4. This code typically appears when a Renault’s computer detects a fault in the primary or secondary circuit responsible for firing the spark plugs in these specific cylinders.

is a manufacturer-specific diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that indicates a failure in the Ignition Coil Control Circuit for Cylinders 1 and 4 .

: Noticeable jerking, sputtering, or vibration, especially when idling or under load.

Internal insulation breakdown or an open winding inside the coil pack prevents it from transforming low voltage to high voltage.

When your diagnostic tool (such as CAN Clip, PyClip, or an advanced OBD-II scanner) displays , it means the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected electrical resistance anomalies or a total loss of continuity in the control circuit for the Cylinder 1-4 Ignition Coil . It is almost always accompanied or closely followed by DF362 , which governs the circuit for cylinders 2 and 3.

The DF361 fault code is widely encountered across a broad selection of Renault vehicles fitted with petrol engines (such as the 1.2L 16V, 1.4L, 1.6L 16V, and 2.0L powerplants): Logan Non Start, no spark - UK Dacia Forum

Treat the DF361 with respect—use the right oil, change the timing belt on time, and feed it clean fuel—and it will reward you with hundreds of thousands of trouble-free, torque-rich kilometers.