What is the diagnostic code for cylinder 3 glow plug circuit?

What is the diagnostic code for cylinder 3 glow plug circuit?

P0673 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Circuit”.

What does a p0673 code mean on a glow plug?

Using oil and transmission sensors, the ECM will determine if the glow plug is needed for ignition and grounds the glow plug timer module, which grounds the glow plug relay. Typically, a P0673 code means the glow plug has failed to heat up and could be damaged.

What does the p0673 OBD-II trouble code mean?

All our repairs are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty. The P0673 code is a generic powertrain code related to issues with a computer output circuit. In this case, it means that an issues has been noted with the glow plug circuit in cylinder 3 of your engine. Codes related to the P0673 include:

What does a glow plug do in a diesel engine?

A glow plug is a device utilized in diesel engines to heat a cylinder head when starting up a cold engine. The diesel engine uses the high level of heat through compression, which quickly ignites the fuel. Each cylinder of the engine has a glow plug to heat the cylinder head.

P0673 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Circuit”.

When to set the glow plug low code?

Most of the time, I would say this would be an electrical issue but some mechanical problems could affect your glow plug circuit on some makes and models. P037E Glow Plug Sense Circuit Low code is set when the ECM monitors one or more low electrical value within the circuit. An example of a glow plug:

When to use the p0383 glow plug code?

The PCM stores the P0383 code when a low voltage reading of the glow plug heater circuit is detected. This will often be accompanied by other glow plug circuit codes. In order to begin combustion in cold temperatures, the engine requires the heat provided in part by the glow plug system.

What is the DTC for glow plug control module?

P0383 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Glow Plug Control Module Control Circuit Low”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $0.0 .

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