P0683 - Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) To Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Communication Circuit

2007 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 4D Pickup, 6.0 P, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION P0683 - Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) To Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Communication Circuit
P0683 - GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE (GPCM) TO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT

Description:  The PCM carries out a functional key ON, engine running (KOER) self-test for the glow plug system. During that test the PCM enables the GPCM and monitors the GPCM/PCM communication circuit for concerns. When the PCM detects a concern with a GPCM/PCM communication circuit, the DTC is set.
Possible Causes: 
  • GPCM/PCM communication circuit open in the harness
  • GPCM/PCM communication circuit short to ground in the harness
  • GPCM/PCM communication circuit short to voltage in the harness
Diagnostic Aids:  Diagnose DTC P0670 before diagnosing DTC P0683.
Application    Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST AF .
RENDER: 1.0x

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