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Circuit Description

The glow relay is controlled by the engine control module (ECM). When the ECM detects engine coolant temperature is less than 10 degrees, the ECM turns ON the glow relay. If the ECM detects an open or short circuit at the glow relay control circuit, this DTC will set.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0382 Glow Plug Feedback Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The ignition switch is ON.
    • The battery voltage is between 10-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The ECM detects a low voltage condition on the glow relay control circuit for longer than 5 seconds when the glow relay is commanded OFF.
    • The ECM detects a high voltage condition on the glow relay control circuit for longer than 5 seconds when the glow relay is commanded ON.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM stores this information in the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
    • If an intermittent condition is suspected, the following may cause an intermittent:
       - Poor connections
       - A misrouted harness
       - Rubbed through wire insulation
       - Broken wire inside the insulation
    • Inspect for the following conditions:
       - Poor connection at ECM--Inspect the harness connectors for the following conditions:
   • Backed-out terminals
   • Improper mating
   • Broken locks
   • Improperly formed or damaged terminals
   • Poor terminal to wire connection
       - Damaged harness--Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Engine Coolant Temperature display on the scan tool while moving the connectors and the wiring harness related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the fault.

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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Observe the Failure Records for this DTC.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3
  1. Test the glow plug relay control circuit between the engine control module (ECM) and the glow relay for the following conditions:
    2. • A short to ground circuit
    • A short to voltage circuit
    • An open circuit
  2. Repair the circuits, as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Inspect the glow plug relay.
  2. Replace the glow plug relay, as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ECM.
  3. Inspect for connections at the harness connector of the ECM.
  4. Repair the connections, as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Important: The new ECM must be programmed.

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Programming and Setup , Engine Control Module Replacement/Restore Fuel Rate Data , and Fuel Injector Flow Rate Programming .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7
  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 8

8

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

System OK