OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1396
Glow Plug Circuit Low Input (Bank #1)
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Minor (2/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does P1396 mean?
P1396 is defined as “Glow Plug Circuit Low Input (Bank #1)”.
You can usually keep driving, but have it checked soon so a small fault doesn’t become a bigger one.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- BMW: Crankshaft Position Sensor Segment Timing Plausibility
- Volkswagen: Engine Speed Sensor Missing Tooth
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: Glow Plug Monitor Fault (Bank #2)
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Glow Plug Monitor Fault Bank 2
- Jaguar: Variable Valve Timing Solenoid B Circuit
- GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, Saturn: Wheel Speed Sensor 2 G-Sensor Circuit Performance
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler: Wheel Speed Sensor 2, G-Sensor Circuit Performance
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.