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P0381 Code: Glow Plug/Heater Indicator CircuitIt’s difficult to start up your engine after a cold night. Glow plugs speed up the process by increasing the temperature in your engine’s combustion chambers. P0381 is one of the trouble codes related to a fault in the glow plug/heater indicator circuit.
What Does the P0381 Code Mean?
Can You Drive With a Lit Glow Plug Light? Plus Related FAQsThe glow plug light on your dashboard might light up out of the blue while you’re driving. This means there’s something wrong with your vehicle’s glow plugs that requires your immediate attention. Fortunately, it’s no reason to panic.
Where Are the Glow Plugs Located?A: There could be as many as 10 glow plugs in diesel engines, one in each of the cylinders. The plugs are directly connected to the engine control unit to determine when to turn them on or off and how much current is required to heat them.