P263C

Glow Plug Control Driver Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Difficulty starting the engine in cold weather
Increased engine vibration after starting
Extended warm-up time
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power

Causes

Glow Plug Driver Malfunction
Open or short circuit in control circuit
Glow plug relay problems
Engine control module malfunction
Worn or damaged glow plugs themselves

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the glow plug control circuit
Check the resistance of the glow plugs
Check the operation of the relay and control driver
If necessary, replace faulty glow plugs
Check and update ECU software

Related codes

P0670 P0671 P0380