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Glowplug Diagnostics?
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:18 pm
by nstacey
The glowplugs have stopped working on my hilux. It's a 1985 LN65 running a 5L on the original 2L glowplug wiring etc. The glow dash light stopped working recently and the glowplugs definitely aren't working. Vehicle still starts only it takes a lot of cranking. Where do I start?
Cheers
Nick
Re: Glowplug Diagnostics?
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:38 pm
by Dirtydog
check the glow plug relay, and the the wiring, it could be as simple as a loose terminal or a bad earth somewhere, also check any related fuses.
make sure there is a good connection around the battery etc, make sure its gettng the right voltage aswell.
other thing is check your glow plugs.
Re: Glowplug Diagnostics?
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:13 pm
by fullthrottle
Does sound like your relay, which is the cheaper option.
I put a voltmeter across the glow plug to see if there is any charge being delivered. If not, then the relay is not working.
Re: Glowplug Diagnostics?
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:45 pm
by evolution02
If the dash light is not working then I would bet its the timer unit. The timer switches the relay so should be able to start there and check if getting any signal from timer when key is first turned on
Re: Glowplug Diagnostics?
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:42 am
by badnuz
remove the glow plugs and check they not had it???
they are under $30 bux each to replace, so not a huge expense.....