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2009 AUDI A3

2.0L TDIFWDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0384moderate severityPowertrain

Glow Plug Control Module Control Circuit High

on 2009 Audi A3 2.0L TDI · FWD

What this code means

High voltage in glow plug control module circuit.

Symptoms

  • Glow plugs staying on too long
  • Possible glow plug damage

Common causes

  • Short to power
  • Module failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power
  3. Test module

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace module.

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