OBD Guide

P0383

Glow Plug Control Module 1 Control Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty starting the engine (especially in cold weather)
  • Floating idle speed
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine Light

Causes

  • Malfunction of the glow plug control module
  • Open or short circuit in wiring
  • Bad contacts in connectors
  • Faulty glow plugs
  • Module power problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage in the glow plug module control circuit
  2. Check the condition of the glow plugs
  3. Inspect connectors and wires for damage
  4. Check fuses and relays
  5. Replace the glow plug control module (if necessary)

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