2 posts in Car Diagnostics blog about "cold start" — OBD-II diagnostics, DTC codes, repair. ← All posts
What glow plugs are, how OBD-II sees their state via P0670, P0671-P0678, why one dead plug ruins the whole cold start, and how much replacement costs on a 4-cyl diesel.
Why Check Engine turns on in winter and disappears in summer: P0128 (thermostat), P0300 (cold-start misfire), P0442 (EVAP), P0507 (idle), P0116 and what to do with "seasonal" codes.