P06CA

Symptoms

• Check Engine Light Is On
• Possibly difficult cold starting of the engine
• Incorrect heating of the combustion chamber of cylinder 6
• Some white smoke when starting in cold weather
• Unstable engine operation when warming up

Causes

• Installing a glow plug of an incompatible type or with a different resistance
• Using a non-original part with excellent electrical performance
• Degradation of an installed spark plug with a change in resistance to inappropriate values
• The article numbers were mixed up when purchasing a candle.
• Installing a spark plug from a different engine model

How to Fix

1. Read error codes and determine what type of glow plug is required for a given engine
2. Check the markings of the installed spark plug with the manufacturer’s catalog
3. Measure the resistance of the cylinder 6 spark plug and compare it with the standard for the correct type
4. Purchase and install a glow plug of the exact part number for a given engine
5. Tighten the spark plug to the required torque according to the technical manual
6. Reset error codes and check for errors

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