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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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U0106high severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Glow Plug Control Module

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

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the glow plug control module on diesel vehicles.

Symptoms

  • Hard cold starting
  • Glow plug light stays on
  • Extended cranking
  • White exhaust smoke on cold start

Common causes

  • Glow plug module failure
  • CAN bus wiring issue
  • Fuse blown
  • Module connector corrosion
  • Glow plug module water damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check glow plug module fuse
  2. Test module power and ground
  3. Inspect module connector
  4. Check CAN bus wiring
  5. Test glow plug module directly

Repair notes

Check fuses and power supply. Glow plug modules often fail from heat exposure.

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