What are the different types of glow plugs?
There are two different glow plug types: the in-cylinder variety and the in-manifold (“Thermostart”) variety. In the case of in-cylinder, there is a plug in every cylinder direct injected (or in the case of indirect injected, the glow plug is in the prechamber providing a hot spot to encourage ignition).
How can I Test my Glow plug module?
The easiest is to check your glow plugs before testing your glow plug control module. To test your glow plugs, simply connect a 12-volt test light to the positive battery terminal.
What should the ohms be on a glow plug?
I show how to do a simple resistance test using a cheap multimeter followed by a live, on-battery comparison test to show the difference between a defective and working glow plug. This is a general test so for greater accuracy, find out your specific ohms value for your engine. I test the Euro3 Volvo D5 glow plug which should be 0.685 ohms.
What is product information automotive for glow plugs?
Bosch developments have not only given new dimensions to the diesel world, but they have continuously revolu- tionized it. The Product Information Automotive for glow plugs, PIA for short, is a supplement to the existing information about the Bosch glow plug range, its individual products and their applications.
What kind of glow plug does Bosch use?
Bosch is currently the OE glow plug on most European diesel vehicle applications. And for Domestic and Japanese vehicle applications, Bosch Glow Plugs are designed to meet and/or exceed the OE glow plug specifications. Can only the worn or failed glow plug (s) be replaced, or should all glow plugs be replaced at the same time?
Bosch developments have not only given new dimensions to the diesel world, but they have continuously revolu- tionized it. The Product Information Automotive for glow plugs, PIA for short, is a supplement to the existing information about the Bosch glow plug range, its individual products and their applications.
How can I find out the resistance of my Glow plug?
Find the results on the multimeter. Check your shop manual for your vehicle’s test specs. Subtract the resistance value of your multimeter from the resistance value of your glow plug. For example, if your plug’s resistance measured .9 ohms and your meter’s resistance measured .2 ohms, the real reading for the plug is .7 ohms.
What should the temperature be for glow plugs?
Glow plugs are designed to operate within a temperature range of 850° – 1100°C. During operation, the glow plug controller switches current to the glow plug for a specific period of time to allow for proper heating.
Bosch is currently the OE glow plug on most European diesel vehicle applications. And for Domestic and Japanese vehicle applications, Bosch Glow Plugs are designed to meet and/or exceed the OE glow plug specifications. Can only the worn or failed glow plug (s) be replaced, or should all glow plugs be replaced at the same time?