P06CA
Cylinder 6 Glow Plug Incorrect
Generic OBD-II
Real-world scan data
Seen in
35
scans in the past year
Found in
<0.1%
of scans
<0.1%
of scans that found faults
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Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Replace the faulty glow plug in cylinder 6
- Clean or replace the glow plug control module
- Inspect and clean the electrical connections related to the glow plug system
- Check the wiring and replace any damaged or worn wires in the glow plug circuit
Common causes
Most likely first
- Faulty glow plug in cylinder 6
- Wiring issue or connection problem with the glow plug in cylinder 6
- Faulty glow plug control module or relay
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Difficulty starting the engine
- Rough idling or uneven engine running
- Reduced engine power or acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption
- Engine misfires
Read & clear P06CA yourself
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