P06BF

Symptoms

• Slightly difficult engine starting at low temperatures
• Check Engine Light Is On
• Slight white smoke on cold start
• Unstable engine operation when warming up in cold weather
• Increased starter cranking time at low temperatures

Causes

• Wear of the heating element of the glow plug of cylinder 7
• Poor contact or oxidation of the glow plug connector
• Partial damage to circuit wire insulation
• Incipient failure of the relay or spark plug control module
• Glow plug terminal corrosion

How to Fix

1. Read error codes and record frozen frame data
2. Measure the resistance of the glow plug of cylinder 7 (standard 0.5–2 Ohm)
3. Inspect the spark plug connector and terminal for oxidation, clean the contacts
4. Check the current through the spark plug when warming up using a current clamp
5. Replace the glow plug if abnormal performance is confirmed
6. Reset codes and make sure they are gone after replacement

Related codes

Error P06BF by Vehicle Brand