Powertrain
generic / SAE
P06C0
Cylinder 8 Glow Plug Circuit Range or Performance
The glow plug on cylinder 8 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 / C0
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
- Estimated cost: 60–250 €
- Estimated time: 0.4–1.4 h
- Component: glow plug cyl 8
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012