Powertrain
generic / SAE
P269C
Exhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Control Performance
The aftertreatment glow plug control responds to commands but the resulting current draw is out of tolerance. Worn glow plug or high-resistance contact.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number6 / 9C
Possible causes
- Worn glow plug element raises resistance high
- Corroded connector at glow plug 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: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 120–700 €
- Estimated time: 0.8–3 h
- Component: aftertreatment glow plug
- Component: relay
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012