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2011 AUDI A3

2.0L TDI I4FWDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0382moderate severityPowertrain

Glow Plug/Heater Circuit B

on 2011 Audi A3 2.0L TDI I4 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the glow plug circuit B (second bank on V-configuration diesels).

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Hard cold starting
  • White smoke
  • Extended cranking

Common causes

  • Faulty glow plug(s) Bank 2
  • Wiring issue Bank 2
  • Relay/module failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test glow plug resistance Bank 2
  2. Check wiring
  3. Test relay

Repair notes

Replace faulty glow plugs Bank 2.

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