OBD Guide

P037F

Glow Plug Sense Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Difficulty starting the engine in cold weather
  • Floating idle speed
  • Extended warm-up time
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Open circuit in glow plug circuit
  • Glow plug malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Faulty glow plug relay
  • Problems with the engine control module (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the glow plugs
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the relays and fuses of the glow plug circuit
  4. Scan the ECU for additional errors
  5. Replace faulty glow plugs
  6. Repair damaged sections of the wiring harness

Related codes

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