Powertrain
generic / SAE
P06BF
Cylinder 7 Glow Plug Circuit Range or Performance
The glow plug on cylinder 7 is electrically intact yet does not heat to the calibrated temperature in the expected time - aged element, increased contact resistance, or a partially corroded ground.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number6 / BF
Possible causes
- Plug element aged high
Symptoms
- Glow plug warning light on (often orange coil symbol)
- Hard cold start or no start in cold weather
- White smoke from exhaust during warm-up
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
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References
sae:J2012