P0680 Engine Error Code

When you check engine light came on code P0680 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However your vehicle's manufacturer may have a different definition for the P0680 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on your car models.

P0680 Code Symptoms

P0680 OBD2 specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

Gasoline engines use spark plugs to cause an explosion of fuel within the cylinder. In a properly timed engine, this explosion occurs at the proper moment to send the piston to the bottom of the cylinder and provide power to the drive shaft. If the plug wires are out of sequence, the explosion occurs at the wrong time. The improper timing of the explosion sometimes pushes the cylinder the wrong direction or interferes with the turning of the crank. As a result, the engine stutters or backfires, if it runs at all.

P0680 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code Description P0680 Cylinder 10 Glow Plug Circuit Fault so you have to check ODB-II Engine Error Code list. P0680 Code Review : The reason of P0680 OBD-II Engine Error Code is P0680 Cylinder 10 Glow Plug Circuit Fault.

P0680 Code Dictionary Meaning:

p - Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems. 0 - SAE - Generic 6 - Vehicle Speed Control And Idle Control System 8 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Performance 0 - Transmission Engaged At High Throttle Angle

How long can you drive with a P0680 code ?

If your vehicle is displaying a P0680 OBD2 error code but is still running and driving normally, it means that the issue might not be immediately critical or causing immediate harm to the vehicle. However, it's important to address the issue as soon as possible for several reasons:

• Potential for Worsening
• Decreased Fuel Efficiency
• Emissions Testing Compliance
• Risk of Further Damage
• Safety Concerns
• Legal Considerations