OBD Guide

P037E

Glow Plug Sense Circuit Low

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
  • Floating idle speed
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check engine light comes on

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the glow plug circuit
  • Faulty glow plug relay
  • Wear or failure of glow plugs
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Malfunction of the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the glow plug circuit using a multimeter
  2. Check glow plug relay
  3. Replace faulty glow plugs
  4. Check and replace wiring harness if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the computer

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