OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P269F Exhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Circuit / Open
The aftertreatment glow plug element itself is open. No current flows even with the relay closed.
Is it safe to drive with P269F?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyGlow element burnt out from age or HC overload
- PossibleCorroded terminal at the plug body
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
- 0.8–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Aftertreatment Glow Plug
Related codes
- P269CExhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Control Performance
- P269DExhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Control Circuit Low
- P269EExhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Control Circuit High
- P26A0Exhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Performance
- P26A1Exhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Circuit Low
- P26A2Exhaust Aftertreatment Glow Plug Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.