CKFCar Known Faults

P0380moderate Severity

Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

The ECM has detected a malfunction in the glow plug heating circuit, which is required to help ignite diesel fuel when the engine is cold.

Common Symptoms

Hard starting or failure to start in cold weather
White smoke from exhaust on startup
Flashing glow plug or coil light on the dashboard

Generic Causes

Burned out or damaged glow plugs
Faulty glow plug relay or control module
Blown fuse in the glow plug circuit

Known Cars Affected by P0380

We have cross-referenced P0380 against our database of known faults. Below are specific cars where this code frequently appears, along with the detailed diagnostic and repair instructions for that specific vehicle.

Glow Plug Snapping in Cylinder Head

2006-201460,000–100,000 miles£60–£300

While replacing blown glow plugs is normal maintenance, on the 1.3 CDTi they are notoriously long, thin, and seize into the cylinder head.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2004-201160,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2010-201560,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2011-201860,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2006-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2012-201660,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2007-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2012-202060,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2007-201160,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2007-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2013-202160,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2012-201860,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2006-201160,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2004-201160,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2015-202160,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2007-201460,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2010-201560,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2009-201660,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2011-201860,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2012-201860,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2006-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2009-201360,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2003-201360,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2012-201760,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2007-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2012-201560,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2011-201560,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2006-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2006-201460,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2009-201360,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2008-201760,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2006-201360,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2004-201360,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2013-201760,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2004-200960,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2005-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2007-201260,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2004-201060,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.

Glow Plug Failure / Snapping in Head

2012-201560,000–110,000 miles£100–£300

Diesel glow plugs burn out over time causing cold starting issues. The major problem is they often snap in the cylinder head when mechanics try to remove them.