OBD Guide

P037D

Glow Plug Sense Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty starting the engine, especially in cold weather
  • Increased exhaust smoke
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the glow plug control circuit
  • Faulty glow plug relay
  • Poor contact in circuit connectors
  • Failure of glow plugs
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the glow plugs
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts
  3. Check the functionality of the glow plug relay
  4. If necessary, replace faulty components
  5. Reset the error and check if it appears again

Related codes

Error P037D by Vehicle Brand