PROTOCOLO DE OFICINA DIESEL OBD-II8-10 min read
P0672Velas e ArranqueGravidade Moderada💡 Luz de injeção acesa

P0672: Circuito da Vela Aquecedora do Cilindro 2 / Circuito Aberto

O Código de Falha de Diagnóstico (DTC) P0672 indica que o Módulo de Controle do Motor (ECM/PCM) ou a Unidade de Controle de Incandescência (GCU) detectou circuito aberto, resistência excessiva ou falha de continuidade isolada especificamente no circuito da vela aquecedora do Cilindro 2. Em sistemas diesel modernos com injeção de rampa comum, cada vela de incandescência recebe alimentação individual monitorada e comutada eletronicamente. Durante as fases de pré e pós-aquecimento, o resistor shunt dedicado ao Cilindro 2 detecta que a corrente está próxima de zero (< 1.0 A) sob energização, indicando filamento interno rompido/queimado, terminal desconectado ou interrupção na fiação do chicote.

🚗 PROTOCOLO DO CONDUTOR & REPARAÇÃO

🚗 Segurança operacional, custos típicos e verificação

🟢 Aviso: Seguro conduzir / Verificação de emissões
  1. 01

    🚦 Segurança de condução e risco mecânico

    Avaliação imediata e necessidade de reboque

    Circuito da Vela de Incandescência do Cilindro 2 Aberto - Falha de Pós-aquecimento e Bloqueio do Filtro de Partículas

    A vela de incandescência do cilindro 2 queimou. Além de facilitarem o arranque a frio, os motores common-rail modernos acionam as velas por impulsos PWM durante a regeneração do DPF para manter as temperaturas de escape necessárias.

    RISCOS MECÂNICOS SE CONTINUAR A CONDUZIR:A incapacidade de queimar as partículas de fuligem provoca uma rápida acumulação de contrapressão no DPF.
  2. 02

    💰 Orçamento típico de oficina

    Níveis de custo previstos para peças e mão de obra
    Manutenção menor / Filtro25 € - 60 € (Substituição da Vela de Incandescência do Cilindro 2)

    Limpeza de sensor, troca do filtro de combustível, verificação de fusíveis ou chicote elétrico.

    Substituição válvula / Sensor90 € - 220 € (Substituição do Jogo de 4 Velas de Incandescência Novas OEM)

    Substituição de componente individual (válvula reguladora, unidade dosadora ou injetor remanufaturado).

    Reparação maior / Bomba e injetores350 € - 850 € (Extração da Haste da Vela de Incandescência Partida na Cabeça do Motor)

    Revisão de bomba de alta pressão, jogo de injetores novos ou substituição do conjunto DPF.

    Valores de referência de oficinas. Mais de 70% das ocorrências são resolvidas no Nível 1 ou 2 sem substituição de subconjuntos inteiros.

  3. 03

    🧰 Verificações visuais rápidas na garagem

    Diagnóstico em 5 minutos sem ferramentas antes de chamar o reboque
    11. Teste com ohmímetro: Desconecte o terminal da cablagem no cilindro 2 e meça entre a ponta da vela e a massa; resistência infinita confirma elemento térmico queimado.
    22. Teste da cablagem: Verifique se existe sinal de alimentação PWM de 12V / 5V proveniente do relé das velas ao ligar a ignição.
    33. Procedimento de extração a quente: Aplique fluido desengripante no alojamento da vela com o motor quente antes de iniciar o desaperto.
  4. 04

    🛡️ Escudo contra diagnósticos errados na oficina

    Perguntas técnicas para evitar substituição desnecessária de peças
    ""Verifique a continuidade com um ohmímetro na vela de incandescência do cilindro 2 antes de assumir avaria no relé das velas.""
    ""Utilize obrigatoriamente uma chave dinamométrica na instalação; o aperto excessivo gera tensão mecânica no núcleo cerâmico interno.""
    ""Reinicie os contadores de adaptação das velas de incandescência e confirme se a regeneração do DPF é desbloqueada.""

    Nota técnica: Faça estas perguntas ao mecânico antes de aprovar orçamentos elevados:

🔧 PROTOCOLO TÉCNICO PROFISSIONAL & OFICINARAPID ASSESSMENT

Triagem de oficina em 30 segundos

Sintomas principais
  • Check Engine Light (MIL) and amber spiral glow plug indicator illuminated on the dashboard
  • Engine stumbling, rough idle, and misfiring on Cylinder 2 for 15-45 seconds following a cold start
  • Puffs of unburned white or grey exhaust smoke during cold starting with a strong smell of raw diesel fuel
Principais causas prováveis
  • Burned out, fractured, or open internal heating filament inside the Cylinder 2 glow plug
  • Loose, disconnected, or corroded electrical connector cap on the Cylinder 2 glow plug terminal
  • Broken, chafed, or melted wiring harness wire between the Glow Control Unit and Cylinder 2 glow plug
Primeira ação necessária

Connect scan tool live telemetry: compare Target Fuel Rail Pressure vs Actual Rail Pressure and log metering valve command PWM duty cycle during idle and road load.

Expensive Diagnostic Pitfall & Technical Reality

❌ Erro comum na oficina:

P0672 confirms the glow plug control module (GPCM) and all glow plugs must be replaced as an entire assembly ($800 - $1,600).

🔍 Realidade técnica e hidráulica:

P0672 denotes an isolated circuit open specifically on Cylinder 2. The GPCM module is fully functional because it correctly identified the individual cylinder fault. Forcing the replacement of all plugs or the relay module is an expensive waste. Testing Cylinder 2 with a multimeter confirms whether the plug filament is blown (reading OL) or the harness wire is damaged.

💡 Protocolo de verificação técnica:

Replacing the undamaged module and intact plugs ($600+) vs replacing only the single Cylinder 2 plug ($25), saving over $550.

Glow Plug Tip Swelling & Thread Shearing Catastrophe Warning

CRITICAL WORKSHOP WARNING: Extreme care is mandatory when removing the Cylinder 2 glow plug to prevent cylinder head destruction!

MANDATORY PROTOCOL: When a glow plug fails, electrical arcing or combustion oil contamination often causes the heating tip to swell in diameter. When unscrewing the plug, the swollen tip can jam in the cylinder head bore. NEVER force the plug with an impact wrench! Apply penetrating oil, run the engine to full operating temperature (90°C), and use a calibrated torque wrench set to a maximum of 25 Nm (M8) or 35 Nm (M10). If the plug binds, work it back and forth with penetrating fluid to avoid snapping the plug inside the cylinder head.

PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE

Motores e plataformas de injeção mais afetados

Este código de falha afeta principalmente as seguintes plataformas diesel common rail. Consulte a família do motor para falhas típicas e números de peças de reposição:

BMW 2.0d / 3.0d (N47 / N57 / M57TU2)

Bosch CRI2.5 / CRI3.0 Common Rail

Falha típica de fábrica: Injector balance drift beyond +/- 4.0 mg/stroke, glow plug control unit (BERU) power lead failure, DPF backpressure accumulation.

Componente-chave:13537805428, 0445116024, 12217801201

Ford / PSA 1.6 TDCi / HDi (DV6ATED4 / DLD-416)

Bosch CRI2-16 Common Rail System

Falha típica de fábrica: Injector copper washer blow-by (black death), injector cylinder circuit fretting corrosion, DPF pressure pipes heat cracking.

Componente-chave:0445110239, 1980J7, 1618LP

Volkswagen / Audi 2.0 TDI (EA189 / CFFB / CFGB)

Bosch EDC17 Common Rail System

Falha típica de fábrica: Piezo stack degradation, injector harness terminal fretting, DPF differential pressure sensor silicone tube split.

Componente-chave:03L130277, 0445110369, 076906051A

Mercedes-Benz 2.1 CDI (OM651 / OM646)

Delphi CRD2 / Bosch Common Rail Injection

Falha típica de fábrica: Delphi piezo to solenoid conversion wiring harness chafing, differential pressure sensor internal diaphragm drift.

Componente-chave:A6510704987, A6510700587, A0061539528
WORKSHOP MASTER TEARDOWN GUIDE

Diesel Glow Plug Diagnostics & Circuit Troubleshooting Guide

Workshop troubleshooting guide for diesel glow plug fault codes P0380, P0670, and P0671 to P0674. Resistance specs, GPCM relay testing, and removal torque.

Read Full Master Guide →
THEORY OF OPERATION

Circuito de comando e lógica do atuador

1. Dynamic In-Demand Fuel Metering

The Cylinder 2 glow plug is threaded directly into the cylinder head with its heating tip protruding into the combustion chamber adjacent to the common rail fuel injector nozzle. It receives current via a dedicated wire running from Channel 2 of the Glow Control Unit. The outer steel casing of the glow plug provides the electrical ground return through its threads directly into the engine block. When energized, current flows through an internal heating and regulating coil, heating the tip to over 1,000°C in under 2 to 4 seconds.

2. Closed-Loop PID Deviation Monitoring

The GCU's internal microprocessor monitors instantaneous current on the Cylinder 2 output MOSFET on every activation cycle. Under normal conditions, inrush current peaks at 15A-25A and stabilizes at 8A-12A. If current fails to exceed 1.0 A within 200 milliseconds of activation (indicating infinite resistance / open circuit), the GCU registers a Channel 2 fault and transmits this status to the ECM over the LIN-bus, setting DTC P0672 and turning on the glow plug warning light.

3. Diagnostic Trap: Normally Open (NO) vs Normally Closed (NC) Valves

Open Circuit Isolation Rule: An open circuit on Cylinder 2 glow plug causes cold-start stumbling and white smoke isolated to Cylinder 2. Once the engine warms up, the fault disappears from driveability, but the DTC remains stored in the ECM. The most common cause is a burned-out heating filament inside the plug, which can be verified in under 60 seconds with an ohmmeter.

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

Parâmetros físicos elétricos e hidráulicos

Solenoid Coil DC ResistanceStandard 12V Metal Glow Plug: 0.6 - 1.2 Ω @ 20°C; Low-Voltage Ceramic Plug: 0.3 - 0.5 Ω; Open Circuit: > 10 Ω (OL)Measured @ 20°C across terminals 1 & 2
Insulation Resistance> 10 MΩ measured between glow plug terminal pin and outer threaded body (tested @ 250V/500V DC)Between terminals and pump body (ground)
Operating Supply VoltagePulsed DC Voltage: 4.4 V to 11.5 V DC depending on engine design; Battery supply > 12.0 VHigh-side feed from ECM / main relay
PWM Frequency StandardPulse-Width Modulated (PWM) current feed controlled by electronic GCUSquare-wave PWM modulation
Idle Duty Cycle (Warm Engine)Pre-heating Phase Current: 15 A - 25 A inrush decaying to 8 A - 12 A holding current per plugNominal baseline at 250–350 bar
Full-Load Duty Cycle (WOT)Threshold for DTC P0672 (Open Circuit): Current draw < 1.0 A during commanded activationMaximum high-speed fuel delivery demand
Low-Pressure Feed SupplyMaximum Permissible Harness Resistance: < 0.3 Ω from GCU output pin to Cylinder 2 glow plug terminalMeasured at pump fuel inlet
Internal Cascade BackpressureMaximum Breakaway Shear Torque: M8 threads = 20-25 Nm; M10 threads = 35-40 Nm (never exceed to prevent snapping!)Controlled by overflow cascade valve
PROCEDURAL PROTOCOL

Protocolo de Diagnóstico de Oficina Passo a Passo

STEP 1

Measure Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Resistance In-Place

Turn ignition OFF and pull the electrical connector cap off the Cylinder 2 glow plug. Set a digital multimeter to the lowest resistance scale (200 Ω) and zero the test leads. Touch one probe to the glow plug center terminal pin and the other probe to clean metal on the cylinder head. A healthy standard plug reads 0.6-1.2 Ω (low-voltage ceramic reads 0.3-0.5 Ω). An infinite reading (OL / > 10 Ω) confirms that the glow plug filament is burned open and must be replaced.

STEP 2

Test Harness Voltage Output from Glow Control Unit

Connect a 12V test light (or digital multimeter) between the Cylinder 2 glow plug harness cap and cylinder head ground. Turn ignition ON with a cold engine. The test light must illuminate brightly (or multimeter show battery voltage / PWM pulse) for 2 to 5 seconds. If power is present at the cap but the plug is open, replacing the plug resolves the issue.

STEP 3

Harness Continuity & Load Test to GCU

If no voltage was measured at the harness cap, disconnect the output connector at the Glow Control Unit. Using a digital multimeter, test continuity on the wire from the GCU Channel 2 pin to the Cylinder 2 glow plug connector (must read < 0.3 Ω). Perform a dynamic load test using a 21W automotive bulb to verify that the wire can support current without high-resistance voltage drops.

STEP 4

Test Glow Plug Terminal Ground Path Through Cylinder Head

Measure resistance between the outer hexagonal steel body of the glow plug and the battery negative terminal. Resistance must be < 0.1 Ω. If excessive resistance is found, corrosion or thread sealant on the glow plug threads is preventing electrical ground return.

STEP 5

Safe Removal & Torque Limit Inspection

If replacing the plug, warm the engine to operating temperature (> 80°C). Spray high-grade penetrating fluid around the glow plug base. Use a calibrated torque wrench set to 20 Nm (M8) or 35 Nm (M10). Gently apply counter-clockwise pressure. If the plug turns freely, remove it; if it binds, turn it back clockwise slightly and re-apply penetrating fluid to work carbon out of the threads.

STEP 6

New Glow Plug Installation & Thread Preparation

Before installing a new glow plug, ream the carbon out of the glow plug aperture using an OEM reamer tool greased to catch carbon flakes. Apply a tiny smear of high-temperature ceramic anti-seize paste to the threads (avoiding the heating tip). Tighten to specified factory torque (typically 12-15 Nm for M8, 15-20 Nm for M10).

COMPONENT-LEVEL REPAIR

Reparo de hardware e lista de peças BOM

Cylinder 2 Cold-Start Preheating Subsystem

Bosch Duraterm High-Efficiency Glow Plug - Cylinder 2

0 250 403 008 / Beru GE101 / OEM Glow Plug

Reaches 1,000°C tip temperature within 3 seconds to facilitate compression ignition

OEM: Protocol: Check resistance with digital multimeter: normal is 0.5 - 1.2 ohms; replace if open circuit (>10 ohms)
Glow Plug Wiring Harness Single-Terminal Push-On Boot

OEM Silicone Glow Cap Wire Repair Pigtail

Provides corrosion-resistant high-current contact to the glow plug terminal pin

OEM: Protocol: Replace if silicone boot is hardened, cracked, or loose on the plug tip
High-Temperature Ceramic Assembly Paste (Metal-Free)

Beru GKF01 / Liqui Moly 3418 Ceramic Paste

Prevents galvanic corrosion and thread seizure between glow plug steel threads and aluminum cylinder head

OEM: Protocol: Mandatory application to threads and shaft during installation
Workshop Technical & Economic Benchmark: Installation torque: 15 - 18 Nm; Breakaway torque limit: 35 Nm (NEVER exceed 35 Nm to avoid shearing the plug); Long-reach thin-wall 8mm/10mm glow plug socket.
LIVE WORKSHOP TOOL

Calculadora interativa de tolerâncias Common Rail

Glow Plug Resistance & Current Draw Inspector

Test resistance across glow plug terminal to cylinder head ground: Healthy plugs read 0.5 - 1.2 ohms. If reading OL (infinity), the internal heater filament is severed.

📐 Factory Engineering Tolerance: Normal Glow Plug Resistance: 0.5 - 1.2 Ohms (Cold)
OEM REPLACEMENTS

Componentes de injeção associados

The following genuine OEM fuel pumps and common rail injectors are verified factory equipment for engines reporting fault protocol P0672. Cross-reference operating pressures and tightening torques before sub-assembly replacement:

Common Rail Injector

0445110239BOSCH

0445110239 Injector: PSA 1.6 HDi Ford 1.6 TDCi Specs

View Technical Specs & Fitment →
Common Rail Injector

0445110369BOSCH

0445110369 Injector: VW 2.0 TDI EA189 CFFB CFHC Specs

View Technical Specs & Fitment →
Common Rail Injector

0445116024BOSCH

BOSCH 0445116024 Common Rail Piezo Injector for BMW N47 2.0d & N57 3.0d

View Technical Specs & Fitment →
CALIBRATION RELEARN

Reset de adaptação da bomba e ciclo de aprendizado

Following the replacement of the Cylinder 2 glow plug or harness repair for DTC P0672:

1. Clear all stored trouble codes from the Engine Control Module using an OBD-II diagnostic tool.

2. Access ECM Special Functions -> 'Glow Plug Adaptation / Reset Learned Resistance' (if required on vehicle platform).

3. Switch ignition OFF and leave undisturbed for 30 seconds to allow the ECM and GCU to register the cleared fault status.

4. Perform a cold soak test: let the engine cool, switch ignition ON, and verify that the spiral glow light illuminates and turns off normally.

5. Start the engine and verify smooth combustion on Cylinder 2 without cold-start shaking or white smoke.

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Diagnóstico diferencial e avarias associadas

P0671

Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Circuit / Open

P0670

Glow Plug Module Control Circuit / Open

P0302

Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

P0380

Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

FIELD REPAIR REPORTS

Casos reais de oficina

CASE #1

2014 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi (DV6C)(152,000 km)

Reported Complaint:Rough idle for first 20 seconds on cold start with engine warning light; solitary code P0672 stored.
Teardown Root Cause:Tested Cylinder 2 glow plug terminal: resistance read OL (burned filament). Cylinders 1, 3, 4 read 0.7 Ohms.
Repair Solution:Carefully extracted Cylinder 2 glow plug on warm engine, applied ceramic assembly grease to replacement Bosch plug, and torqued to 15 Nm. Cold starting returned to factory smoothness with code cleared.
DIAGNOSTIC FAQ

Perguntas técnicas frequentes

O que significa o código de avaria P0672?

O Código de Falha de Diagnóstico (DTC) P0672 indica que o Módulo de Controle do Motor (ECM/PCM) ou a Unidade de Controle de Incandescência (GCU) detectou circuito aberto, resistência excessiva ou falha de continuidade isolada especificamente no circuito da vela aquecedora do Cilindro 2. Em sistemas diesel modernos com injeção de rampa comum, cada vela de incandescência recebe alimentação individual monitorada e comutada eletronicamente. Durante as fases de pré e pós-aquecimento, o resistor shunt dedicado ao Cilindro 2 detecta que a corrente está próxima de zero (< 1.0 A) sob energização, indicando filamento interno rompido/queimado, terminal desconectado ou interrupção na fiação do chicote.

Quais são os sintomas mais comuns de P0672?

Check Engine Light (MIL) and amber spiral glow plug indicator illuminated on the dashboard, Engine stumbling, rough idle, and misfiring on Cylinder 2 for 15-45 seconds following a cold start, Puffs of unburned white or grey exhaust smoke during cold starting with a strong smell of raw diesel fuel, Slightly longer cranking time before the engine fires up when temperatures are near or below freezing, Active DPF soot regeneration blocked on some vehicle platforms, leading to eventual soot accumulation, Diagnostic scan tool reports 'Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Circuit Open / Electrical Malfunction'.

O que causa P0672 em um motor diesel?

Burned out, fractured, or open internal heating filament inside the Cylinder 2 glow plug; Loose, disconnected, or corroded electrical connector cap on the Cylinder 2 glow plug terminal; Broken, chafed, or melted wiring harness wire between the Glow Control Unit and Cylinder 2 glow plug; Blown internal output driver MOSFET channel for Cylinder 2 inside the Glow Control Unit (GCU); Severe carbon buildup or corrosion on the glow plug threads preventing adequate electrical grounding to the cylinder head; Water intrusion in the glow plug harness boots causing terminal pin oxidation and contact loss.

É seguro dirigir com o código P0672 ativo?

🟡 Cuidado: Modo de segurança / Visitar oficina

Quanto custa reparar o código de falha P0672?

Os custos típicos de reparação para o código P0672 dependem da causa raiz e do nível de intervenção: Nível 1 (Manutenção ligeira / DIY): 25 € - 60 € (Substituição da Vela de Incandescência do Cilindro 2) (Limpeza de sensor, troca do filtro de combustível, verificação de fusíveis ou chicote elétrico.); Nível 2 (Substituição de componente): 90 € - 220 € (Substituição do Jogo de 4 Velas de Incandescência Novas OEM) (Substituição de componente individual (válvula reguladora, unidade dosadora ou injetor remanufaturado).); Nível 3 (Subconjunto principal): 350 € - 850 € (Extração da Haste da Vela de Incandescência Partida na Cabeça do Motor) (Revisão de bomba de alta pressão, jogo de injetores novos ou substituição do conjunto DPF.). Valores de referência de oficinas. Mais de 70% das ocorrências são resolvidas no Nível 1 ou 2 sem substituição de subconjuntos inteiros.

Can I continue driving with DTC P0672 active?

Yes, once the engine is warm, the glow plug plays no role in normal combustion, so the vehicle will drive with normal power and economy. However, in cold weather, the engine will start hard with Cylinder 2 misfiring and smoking. Additionally, some vehicles disable DPF regeneration while any glow plug code is active, which will eventually clog the DPF.

Should I replace all glow plugs when only Cylinder 2 has code P0672?

Yes, strongly recommended. All glow plugs endure the exact same number of thermal cycles, cold starts, and combustion exposures. When one plug burns open, the remaining plugs are usually near the end of their operational lifespan.

Can I test the glow plug without removing it from the engine?

Yes! Simply unplug the wiring cap from the top of the Cylinder 2 glow plug. Use a digital multimeter on the 200 Ω scale: place the positive probe on the center terminal pin and the negative probe on the engine cylinder head metal. If it reads OL (infinite resistance), the plug is 100% burned out and must be replaced.