OBD Guide

P0675

Cylinder 5 Glow Plug Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty starting a diesel engine in cold weather
  • Check Engine Light
  • White smoke when starting in cold weather
  • Unstable engine operation after starting
  • The glow plug indicator is on

Causes

  • Burnt out glow plug cylinder 5
  • Broken power wire
  • Oxidation or damage to the connector
  • GPCM module malfunction
  • Wiring damage

How to Fix

  1. Read OBD-II error codes
  2. Measure the resistance of the glow plug of cylinder 5 (standard: 0.5–2 Ohm)
  3. Inspect the wiring and spark plug connector for damage
  4. Check supply voltage
  5. Replace a faulty glow plug
  6. If the error occurs again, check GPCM

Related codes

Error P0675 by Vehicle Brand