Powertrain
generic / SAE
P06C4
Cylinder 12 Glow Plug Circuit Range or Performance
The glow plug on cylinder 12 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 / C4
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 12
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012