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Ford Focus Mk2 1,6 TDCI Glow Plug Fault

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I've a problem with my 05 1.6 TDCI focus 110bhp. I notice the engine is running rough when i start it up when cold. Then there is a lot of white smoke coming out of exhauxt that stinks of burn. Plugged it in to my diagnostic and it gave me code P138B - Glow Plug Control Module System Voltage. Anyone any idea what to do to get rid of this fault. Thanks.

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    Check there's voltage going to the plugs.  Then test the plugs.  Then hit the glow plug control module with a hammer and scream obscenities at the thought of what it's going to cost.

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    Did someone mention a hammer? 

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    7 minutes ago, stef123 said:

    Did someone mention a hammer? 

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    NO!!!!!!!!!!

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    1 minute ago, iantt said:

    NO!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh well😢😢

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    The minion totally threw me there @iantt I'm so used to the Grinch...

     

     

    Edit: quit changing your pic!!!

    And i thought I told you no selfies!!!

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    14 hours ago, coreykelly said:

    I've a problem with my 05 1.6 TDCI focus 110bhp. I notice the engine is running rough when i start it up when cold. Then there is a lot of white smoke coming out of exhauxt that stinks of burn. Plugged it in to my diagnostic and it gave me code P138B - Glow Plug Control Module System Voltage. Anyone any idea what to do to get rid of this fault. Thanks.

    Have had that code now for over a year now.

    Like yours ,bit smoky and burning smell on start up.

    Had people suggest that it could be the glow plug relay.

    But was never arsed with it as I can live with it.!

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    Did it pass MOT with it like that ?

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