P066E-CYLINDER 3 GLOW PLUG CIRCUIT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W



Possible Causes
INTERMITTENT DTC
(A204) GLOW PLUG 3 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
(A204) GLOW PLUG 3 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
(A204) GLOW PLUG 3 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
GLOW PLUG 3
GLOW PLUG MODULE


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)



Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC

Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, clear DTCs in the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Perform several ignition cycles leaving the ignition on for at least 10 seconds then off for 10 seconds.
With the scan tool, read the ECM DTCs.

Did this DTC set again?

Yes


No

2. (A204) GLOW PLUG 3 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Glow Plug 3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Glow Plug Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (A204) Glow Plug 3 Control circuit between the Glow Plug 3 harness connector and the Glow Plug Module harness connector.

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms?

Yes


No

3. (A204) GLOW PLUG 3 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND



Measure the resistance between ground and the (A204) Glow Plug 3 Control circuit at the Glow Plug 3 harness connector.

Is the resistance below 1000 ohms?

Yes


No

4. (A204) GLOW PLUG 3 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE



Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (A204) Glow Plug 3 Control circuit at the Glow Plug 3 harness connector.

Is there voltage present on the (A204) Glow Plug 3 Control circuit?

Yes


No

5. GLOW PLUG 3

Turn the ignition off.
Refer to the Service Information and replace the Glow Plug 3.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, erase ECM DTC's.
Perform several ignition key cycles leaving the ignition on for at least 10 seconds per cycle.
With the scan tool, read ECM DTC's.

Does the scan tool display this DTC?

Yes


No

6. GLOW PLUG MODULE

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Glow Plugs and the Glow Plug Module.
Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No