Powertrain
generic / SAE
P263C
Glow Plug Control Driver Performance
The glow plug control driver does not respond to commands within tolerance. Cold-start glow function is degraded so cold starting can be delayed and white smoke increases.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number6 / 3C
Possible causes
- Aged driver shows degraded switching behaviour high
- Current feedback loop noisy medium
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: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1500 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: glow plug controller
- Component: control module
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012