P06DF
Glow Plug Control Module 1 Memory Checksum Error
Glow Plug Control Module 1 Memory Checksum Error: the control module has detected this fault condition. This affects diesel cold-start preheating.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
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
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Module memory corruptedCommon
- Module software outdated, reflash may resolveLess likely
- Supply voltage outside specificationLess likely
Parts involved
- Glow Plug Control Module 1
P06DF is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.