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PowertrainP068E

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Glow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low

23 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

  1. Engine control module fault
  2. Power or ground connection problem
  3. Low battery or charging voltage
  4. Wiring short or open circuit
  5. Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP068ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP068ECylinder 8 gløderørsstyrekreds lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP068ECylinder 8 Glow Plug Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP068ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP068ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP068ECylinder 8 Glow Plug Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP068ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP068EGlow Plug 8 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP068EGlow plug cylinder 8: short to ground; Short to plus BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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