Glow Plug System Check EFI
Refer to
Engine Controls (Cell 22: Ignition Controls)
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Circuit Description
The glow plug system is used in order to assist in providing the heat required to begin combustion during engine starting at cold ambient temperatures. The glow plugs are heated before and during cranking, as well as during the initial engine operation. The PCM controls the amount of time the glow plugs are energized by monitoring the coolant temperatures and the glow plug voltage. This system check will check the glow plugs and the glow plug feed circuit coming from the relay.
Diagnostic Aids
If the glow plug relay is stuck in the ON position, check for proper operation of glow plugs. When the glow plugs are commanded ON by the scan tool, an internal PCM timer protects the glow plugs from damage by cycling them ON for 3 seconds and then OFF for 12 seconds. Most glow plug system failures are covered by DTC P0380. If no DTCs are stored, the vehicle is hard to start and white smoke is present during cranking or after vehicle is started. The most likely cause of failure is the glow plugs.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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This step will ensure that the OBD system check is performed.
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This step will ensure that there are no other DTCs stored that will affect the operation of the glow plug system.
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This step will check each glow plug for an open.
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This step will check each glow plug feed circuit for an open.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
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Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the Scan Tool Capture Info in order to record the Freeze Frame and the failure records for reference, as the data will be lost when the Clear Info function is used. Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | |||||||||
Is DTC:
stored as history or current codes? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | ||||||||
Do all of the glow plugs turn the test light ON? | -- | |||||||||
Does each circuit turn the test light ON? | -- | |||||||||
5 | Does the test light stay ON all the time for each glow plug terminal (even when the glow plugs aren't commanded ON)? | -- | ||||||||
6 |
Is the test light ON for all terminals? | -- | ||||||||
7 | Repair the short to voltage on the glow plug output circuit or the short to voltage on the glow plug signal circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
8 | Replace the glow plug relay. Refer to Glow Plug Relay Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
9 | Replace all of the glow plugs that do not turn the test light ON. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Left Side or Glow Plug Replacement - Right Side . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
10 | Repair the open in each circuit that does not turn the test light ON. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |||||||
11 | Operate the vehicle within the conditions under which system was noted. Does the system operate properly? | -- | The System is OK |
Glow Plug System Check MFI
Refer to
Cell 22: Ignition System
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Circuit Description
The glow plug system is used in order to assist in providing the heat required to begin combustion during engine starting at cold ambient temperatures. The glow plugs are heated before and during cranking, as well as during the initial engine operation.
Diagnostic Aids
If the glow plug relay is stuck in the ON position, check for proper operation of glow plugs.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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This step will check the glow plugs for an open
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This step will check the ignition feed circuit to the controller.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 |
Is voltage at the specified value | B+ | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 9 |
2 |
Is voltage at the specified value? | B+ | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 3 |
Does the test illuminate on all circuits? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 11 | |
Is voltage at the specified value | B+ | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 12 | |
5 | With a DMM measure continuity between terminal E at the glow plug harness connector and engine ground. Is ohm reading greater than the specified value? | 1ohms | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | With a DMM measure continuity between terminal E and terminal C at the glow plug harness connector. Is ohm reading greater than the specified value | 2ohms | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 7 |
7 |
Is voltage at the specified value | B+ | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 15 |
8 |
Does test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 17 |
9 | Repair the battery feed to the glow plug controller circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
10 | Replace the glow plug controller. controller circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
11 | Replace any glow plug that does not illuminate the test lamp. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
12 | Repair the ignition feed circuit to the glow plug controller. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
13 | Repair the ground circuit to the glow plug controller. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
14 | Repair the glow plug feed back circuit to the glow plug controller. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
15 | Replace the glow plug controller. controller circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
16 | If the instrument panel "Glow Plug" lamp does not illuminate, repair the bulb circuit. controller circuit. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
17 | Repair the glow plug feed circuit to the glow plugs. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Step 18 | -- |
18 | Has repair been performed? | -- | System OK | -- |
