OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)

P06E0 Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Control Circuit Low

The control line for the glow plug on cylinder 11 is shorted to ground or the plug is internally shorted.

Is it safe to drive with P06E0?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyControl line shorted to ground
  • Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
  • Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation

Symptoms

  • Glow plug warning light on (often orange coil symbol)
  • Hard cold start or no start in cold weather
  • White smoke from exhaust during warm-up

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Easy
DIY friendly
Often, with basic tools
Typical labour
0.4–1.4 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
Parts involved
Glow Plug Cyl 11

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.