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PowertrainP1396

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Glow Plug Monitor Fault

20 brands affected · Description from GM 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 or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorP1396Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) signal implausible BrandPowertrain
BYDP1396NO. 151 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1396Engine Speed Sensor (G28): Missing Tooth BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1396Glow Plug Monitor Fault BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1396Severe deflagration information BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1396Engine Speed Sensor (G28): Missing Tooth BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1396Super-knock-tieto BrandPowertrain
FordP1396No description available Powertrain
GeelyP1396Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Rationality Fault BrandPowertrain
GMP1396Glow Plug Monitor Fault BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1396Wheel Speed Sensor Plausibility Fault BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1396Right Rough Road Sensor Performance BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1396No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1396No description available Powertrain
MazdaP1396No description available Powertrain
OpelP1396Glow Plug Monitor Fault BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1396No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1396Klopfregelung Zylinder 10: Anschlag erreicht BrandPowertrain
SaabP1396Glow Plug Monitor Fault BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP1396Wheel speed sensor signal rationality fault 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.

5Extended variant codes 12

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1396 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP139600Excitation coil short to ground Dem fault flag. BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP139624No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139625No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139626No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139627No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139628No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139629No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139630No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139632No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139633No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139634No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP139635No description available Powertrain

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