Glow Plug #3 Control Circuit Low
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P1265 JEEP Possible Causes
- Faulty Glow Plug #3
- Glow Plug #3 harness is open or shorted
- Glow Plug #3 circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Glow Plug Controller
How do I fix code P1265 JEEP?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Tech Notes
- Good information on how to inspect, remove and replaced the glow plugs: Jeep Glow Plug Inspection, Remove and Replace
Cost of diagnosing the P1265 JEEP code
The cost of diagnosing the P1265 JEEP code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1265 JEEP Description
The glow plugs are used to preheat the combustion chambers in order to achieve the ignition temperature required for the fuel-air mixture.
The glow plug consists of a housing with a female thread and an interference-fit rod. The heating element is integrated into the glow rod. It consists of a heating winding and a control winding connected in series.
When the glow plug system is switched “ON”, a current of about 30 ampere flows to each glow plug. The heating winding heats the glow plug. The control winding increases its resistance as the temperature rises and limits the current to approximately 15-25 ampere. The glow plug is protected this way from overloads.