P06CF OBD-II: Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Incorrect

P06CF Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P06CF yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P06CF?

The Glow Plug is used on diesel engines to preheat the cylinder before the engine is started. If the engine control module (PCM) detects the glow plug for cylinder eleven is not operating properly, the PCM will set code P06CF.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P06CF

OBD-II Code Hard or no start in cold weather is defined as a Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Incorrect

Hard or no start in cold weather Symptoms

Engine may not start
Hard or no start in cold weather

Common Problems That Trigger the P06CF Code

Glow plug control module failure
Glow plug failure
Glow plug wiring harness failure

Common Repairs Needed for the P06CF Code

Glow Plug Replacement

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P06CF

OBD-II Code Hard or no start in cold weather is defined as a Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Incorrect

Hard or no start in cold weather Symptoms

Engine may not start
Hard or no start in cold weather

Common Problems That Trigger the P06CF Code

Glow plug control module failure
Glow plug failure
Glow plug wiring harness failure

Common Repairs Needed for the P06CF Code

Glow Plug Replacement

P06CF OBD-II: Cylinder 11 Glow Plug Incorrect

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What causes OBD-II fault code P06CF?

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OBD II Fault Code

Hard or no start in cold weather Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P06CF Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P06CF Code

OBD Code Resources

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Hard or no start in cold weather Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P06CF Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P06CF Code