OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P06E5 Glow Plug Control Module 1 Performance
Glow Plug Control Module 1 Performance: the component is electrically intact but its response does not match the command. This affects diesel cold-start preheating.
Is it safe to drive with P06E5?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyModule response drifted
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
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Glow Plug Control Module 1
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.