OBD Guide

P1393

Glow Plug Circuit Low Input Bank 2

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

Symptoms

  • Difficulty starting the engine, especially in cold weather
  • Unstable engine operation after starting
  • Increased exhaust smoke during cold start
  • Check Engine Light on Dashboard
  • Reduced engine power

Causes

  • Malfunction of one or more glow plugs in the second row
  • Open or short circuit in the glow plug circuit
  • Poor contact in the glow plug circuit connectors
  • Faulty glow plug relay
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the second row glow plugs
  2. Inspect the wiring and connectors of the glow plug circuit for damage.
  3. Check the operation of the glow plug relay
  4. If necessary, replace faulty glow plugs
  5. Check the power and ground of the glow plug circuit

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