Guide To P06BE OBD Error Code Solutions

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In all diesel engine vehicles, there’s a glow plug that preheats the cylinder prior to starting of the engine. IN case the Powertrain Control Module or the PCM module is able to detect malfunction in the glow plug cylinder six, it will set OBD error code P06BE.

The glow plug system assists in providing the heat needed to begin the combustion especially during cold temperatures of engine. In-order to do this, the glow plugs are heated before and during the cranking of the engine. They are also heated during the initial engine operation. It is the Engine Control Module or the ECM that controls the glow plug, by switching it on considering the coolant temperature and voltage of the plug. There are eight individual glow plug supply circuits in the glow plug system, these run between the controller and the glow plugs. When the ECM received a faulty feedback voltage from the controller, it sets P06BE code.

What causes this problem with the P06BE Cylinder 6 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance

• Poor glow plug(s)
• Open or shorted circuits present at the glow plug control
• Flimsy or faulty connector of the glow plug
• Incompetent glow plug timer

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Every OBD error comes with automobile symptoms, it’s important that one is aware and has clarity on them. As, this is will help us to resolve the problem quickly.

At Parts Avatar we have listed out few common symptoms associated with Cylinder 6 Glow Plug Circuit Range/Performance for you

Common Symptoms

• Black smoke from exhaust has increased in the recent past
• Engine drivability is posing issues unlike before
• Delay in engine starts up
• Reduction in the efficiency of fuel
• Random engine misfire codes are being stored

Here is a way to correct the OBD error code P06BE:

• Glow Plug Replacement

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Following are some basic steps to diagnose the P06BE fault code:

First and foremost, gather all the tools and reference material you will need for the diagnosis of this error code, here’s a list of the items:

• Vehicle information source
• Technical service bulletin or TSB
• Diagrams and charts of connectors, components, testing procedures for various components, technical specifications
• DVOM
• Diagnostic scanner

Now, start by doing a visual inspection of all the glow plugs and their control wiring and connectors. Connect the scanner diagnostic scanner to your vehicle's diagnostic port and retrieve all the codes. Freeze frame the data and also make note of them, ensure they’re in order as well. These codes will help you as reference in diagnosis as they progress. Clear all codes now that you have them safely recorded and take your vehicle on a test drive.

Drive until either of the two will happen:

• PCM enters readiness mode - In this case, be assured that the code was an intermittent one, and unfortunately the issue will have to worsen before proper diagnosis can be made.
• The code is reset - Continue diagnosis as below:

Test the glow plugs by removing them and applying battery voltage. If it doesn’t heat up then you will have to test it via DVOM to be sure that it doesn't meet the manufacturer's specifications for resistance. While testing be careful to not burn yourself or cause nay fire.

If the bulb glows bright red in colour, then that means it’s perfectly fine, and you can now proceed to continue tests. The scanner has to be used to activate the glow plug timer, and the DVOM to test battery voltage and ground at the glow plug connector. Upon testing, if you find that no voltage is present, then test the power supply for this glow plug timer or controller, do this by testing all fuses and relays. Follow the recommendations by your manufacturer for clarity. It is best to have a loaded circuit when testing system fuses and fusible links. This will help in giving the perfect results. If all the fuses and relays are functioning properly, the DVOM can be used to test output voltage at the glow plug timer or the PCM as its origin. If there’s voltage detected then there may as well be an open or shorted circuit, fix the issue accordingly via repairs or replacements.

Remember that a malfunctioning glow plug can very well create this error. This happens because it creates a variation in the control circuit, which leads it to diagnose the wrong cylinder. This is rather common phenomenon, so ensure that you are very clear on which cylinder to diagnose and repair.

Common mistakes when diagnosing the P06BE Code

• Failure of the whole glow plug control module
• Glow plug seems to have failed
• Glow plug wiring harness ceases to work