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1997 DODGE RAM 3500

6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdiesel
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0382moderate severityPowertrain

Glow Plug/Heater Circuit B

on 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD

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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