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P037B

Glow Plug/Heater Indicator Control Circuit High

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Faulty glow plug or heater indicator control module
  2. Loose or corroded electrical connections in the glow plug or heater indicator circuit
  3. Short circuit or open circuit in the glow plug or heater indicator wiring
  4. Malfunctioning engine coolant temperature sensor
  5. Faulty powertrain control module (PCM)

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Glow plug/heater indicator light stays on constantly
  2. Glow plug/heater takes longer than usual to warm up
  3. Engine misfires or has difficulty starting
  4. Reduced engine power or decreased performance
  5. Increased fuel consumption

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