Where is the glow plug relay and fuse located?
Using a 10mm deep socket, with enough clearance as to not break or bend the wiring connector, unscrew the glow plug from the manifold. To install: Place anti-seize on the threads of the glow plug and screw it into the manifold. Tighten the glow plug to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm). Plug the wiring connector. Connect the negative battery cable.
How many volts does a glow plug need?
You need at least 12.5 volts with the car off and 13 volts plus when running. If this is not the case take care of the battery and alternator problem before going any further. The glow plugs like a lot of juice, and often wont work right if the voltage is low. Now locate the glow plug relay.
Where is the glow plug relay on a Honda Accord?
Now locate the glow plug relay. It is located on the driver side fender well behind the headlight, A large black box with several wires going into it and a removable top cover. Remove the top cover and it should look similar to the pic. The large red wire is the main voltage coming into the relay.
Where is the glow plug on a Mercedes?
The glow plugs like a lot of juice, and often wont work right if the voltage is low. Now locate the glow plug relay. It is located on the driver side fender well behind the headlight, A large black box with several wires going into it and a removable top cover. Remove the top cover and it should look similar to the pic.
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 are the symptoms of a defective glow plug?
In addition to watching out for the glow plug light on your dashboard, here are some common symptoms of a defective glow plug or glow plug control module: White exhaust smoke – a defective glow plug will cause diesel to leak into the exhaust where it burns.
When does the glow plug light come on?
Your diesel vehicle is equipped with glow plugs, and also with a Glow Plug Light that will either come on and stay on, or flash or blink when a fault is detected by the ECU (engine management unit). When the Glow Plug Light comes on, the ECU stores information about the condition that has caused it to come on.
How is the operation of a glow plug controlled?
As you already know, a glow plug is a heating device in each cylinder of a diesel engine that helps the engine to start. But how is the overall operation of your glow plugs monitored and controlled? This is done by a glow plug control module.