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P0672: Circuit bujie incandescentă cilindru 2 / Circuit deschis

Codul de diagnoză DTC P0672 indică faptul că modulul de comandă a motorului (ECM/PCM) sau releul/unitatea electronică de comandă a bujiilor incandescente (GCU) a detectat un circuit electric deschis, o rezistență electrică excesivă sau o întrerupere a continuității strict pe circuitul bujiei incandescente a cilindrului 2. La motoarele diesel moderne cu rampă comună, fiecare bujie incandescentă este alimentată și monitorizată individual de către modulul electronic de comandă. În timpul fazelor de preîncălzire și postîncălzire, rezistența șunt internă de măsurare a curentului dedicată cilindrului 2 înregistrează un flux de curent aproape nul (< 1.0 A) la activare, indicând un filament de încălzire ars în interiorul bujiei, un conector decuplat sau o întrerupere a cablajului electric.

🚗 GHIDUL ȘOFERULUI ȘI PROTOCOL REPARAȚIE

🚗 Siguranță în exploatare, costuri tipice și verificare

🟢 Notă: Sigur de condus / Verificare emisii
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    🚦 Siguranța la volan și riscuri mecanice

    Evaluare mecanică urgentă și necesitate tractare

    Circuit bujie incandescentă cilindrul 2 întrerupt - Eșec postîncălzire și blocare filtru DPF

    Bujia incandescentă a cilindrului 2 s-a ars. Pe lângă facilitarea pornirii la rece, motoarele moderne common-rail activează bujiile incandescente în timpul regenerării DPF pentru a menține temperatura gazelor de eșapament.

    RISCURI MECANICE PENTRU MOTOR DACĂ CONTINUAȚI SĂ MERGEȚI:Imposibilitatea arderii funinginii diesel duce la creșterea rapidă a contrapresiunii în filtrul DPF.
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    💰 Buget estimativ de service

    Niveluri de cost anticipate pentru piese și manoperă
    Mentenanță minoră / Filtru110 lei - 270 lei: Înlocuire bujie incandescentă cilindrul 2

    Curățare senzor, înlocuire filtru combustibil, verificare siguranțe sau contacte cablaj.

    Înlocuire supapă / Senzor400 lei - 1.000 lei: Înlocuire set complet de 4 bujii incandescente noi OEM

    Înlocuire componentă individuală (supapă de reglare, regulator debit sau injector recondiționat).

    Reparație majoră / Pompă și injectoare1.600 lei - 3.900 lei: Extragere bujie incandescentă ruptă în chiulasă cu scule speciale

    Recondiționare pompă înaltă presiune, set injectoare noi OEM sau înlocuire ansamblu DPF.

    Tarife orientative de service. Peste 70% din cazuri se rezolvă la Nivelul 1 sau 2 fără înlocuirea subansamblelor complete.

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    🧰 Verificări vizuale rapide în garaj

    Verificare de 5 minute fără scule înainte de a chema mecanicul
    11. Test cu ohmmetrul: Decuplați fișa cilindrului 2, măsurați între vârful bujiei și masă; rezistența infinită confirmă elementul de încălzire ars.
    22. Verificare cablaj: Verificați alimentarea cu 12V / semnal PWM de la releul bujiilor la punerea contactului (ON).
    33. Protocol de demontare la cald: Aplicați lichid degripant în locașul bujiei cu motorul cald înainte de tentativa de desfacere.
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    🛡️ Protecție împotriva diagnosticelor eronate

    Întrebări tehnice exacte pentru a preveni înlocuirea inutilă a pieselor
    ""Verificați continuitatea cu ohmmetrul pe bujia cilindrului 2 înainte de a presupune defectarea releului bujiilor incandescente.""
    ""Asigurați-vă că folosiți o cheie dinamometrică la montare; strângerea excesivă provoacă tensiuni interne și fisurarea carcasei.""
    ""Resetați contoarele de adaptare ale bujiilor și verificați că regenerarea DPF nu mai este blocată de ECU.""

    Notă tehnică: Adresați aceste întrebări mecanicului înainte de a aproba devize costisitoare:

🔧 PROTOCOL PENTRU SPECIALIȘTI ȘI ATELIERRAPID ASSESSMENT

Triaj atelier în 30 de secunde

Simptome principale
  • 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
Cauze probabile principale
  • 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
Prima acțiune necesară

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

❌ Concepție greșită frecventă în service:

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

🔍 Realitatea tehnică și hidraulică:

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.

💡 Protocol de verificare tehnică:

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

Cele mai afectate motoare și platforme de injecție

Acest cod de defecțiune afectează în principal următoarele platforme diesel common rail. Consultați familia de motoare pentru cauze frecvente și coduri de piese:

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

Bosch CRI2.5 / CRI3.0 Common Rail

Defecțiune tipică din fabrică: Injector balance drift beyond +/- 4.0 mg/stroke, glow plug control unit (BERU) power lead failure, DPF backpressure accumulation.

Componentă cheie:13537805428, 0445116024, 12217801201

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

Bosch CRI2-16 Common Rail System

Defecțiune tipică din fabrică: Injector copper washer blow-by (black death), injector cylinder circuit fretting corrosion, DPF pressure pipes heat cracking.

Componentă cheie:0445110239, 1980J7, 1618LP

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

Bosch EDC17 Common Rail System

Defecțiune tipică din fabrică: Piezo stack degradation, injector harness terminal fretting, DPF differential pressure sensor silicone tube split.

Componentă cheie:03L130277, 0445110369, 076906051A

Mercedes-Benz 2.1 CDI (OM651 / OM646)

Delphi CRD2 / Bosch Common Rail Injection

Defecțiune tipică din fabrică: Delphi piezo to solenoid conversion wiring harness chafing, differential pressure sensor internal diaphragm drift.

Componentă cheie: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

Circuit de comandă și logică actuator

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

Valori de referință electrice și hidraulice

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

Protocol de Diagnoză Pas cu Pas

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

Reparație componente hardware & Listă de piese 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

Calculator dinamic de toleranțe 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

Componente de injecție asociate

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

Resetare adaptare pompă și ciclu de adaptare pe drum

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

Diagnostic diferențial și coduri asociate

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

Studii de caz reale din service

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

Întrebări tehnice frecvente

Ce înseamnă codul de eroare P0672?

Codul de diagnoză DTC P0672 indică faptul că modulul de comandă a motorului (ECM/PCM) sau releul/unitatea electronică de comandă a bujiilor incandescente (GCU) a detectat un circuit electric deschis, o rezistență electrică excesivă sau o întrerupere a continuității strict pe circuitul bujiei incandescente a cilindrului 2. La motoarele diesel moderne cu rampă comună, fiecare bujie incandescentă este alimentată și monitorizată individual de către modulul electronic de comandă. În timpul fazelor de preîncălzire și postîncălzire, rezistența șunt internă de măsurare a curentului dedicată cilindrului 2 înregistrează un flux de curent aproape nul (< 1.0 A) la activare, indicând un filament de încălzire ars în interiorul bujiei, un conector decuplat sau o întrerupere a cablajului electric.

Care sunt cele mai frecvente simptome ale codului 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'.

Ce cauzează codul P0672 la un 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.

Este sigur să conduceți cu codul P0672 activ?

🟡 Atenție: Mod avarie activ / Vizitați service-ul

Cât costă remedierea codului de eroare P0672?

Costurile orientative de reparație pentru codul P0672 depind de cauza rădăcină și nivelul de intervenție: Nivel 1 (Întreținere minoră / DIY): 110 lei - 270 lei: Înlocuire bujie incandescentă cilindrul 2 (Curățare senzor, înlocuire filtru combustibil, verificare siguranțe sau contacte cablaj.); Nivel 2 (Înlocuire componentă): 400 lei - 1.000 lei: Înlocuire set complet de 4 bujii incandescente noi OEM (Înlocuire componentă individuală (supapă de reglare, regulator debit sau injector recondiționat).); Nivel 3 (Subansamblu major): 1.600 lei - 3.900 lei: Extragere bujie incandescentă ruptă în chiulasă cu scule speciale (Recondiționare pompă înaltă presiune, set injectoare noi OEM sau înlocuire ansamblu DPF.). Tarife orientative de service. Peste 70% din cazuri se rezolvă la Nivelul 1 sau 2 fără înlocuirea subansamblelor complete.

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.