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Old 03-18-2009, 08:27 PM
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1979 300D Updated Pencil Glow Plugs- No light/Won't Start...?

Aloha, I replace the old loop style GPs following DieselGiants tutorial several years ago. I put in the updated pencil style and haven't had an issue.

Currently the car won't start. I checked the plugs and all read .652 resistance which according to most is perfectly fine. I checked for power pre and post strip fuse and at each glowplug connection at the engine. All are getting power of 11.5v or so.

I am about to pull some of the plugs to check them manually. Is there anything else that I should consider. I thought about the relay under the dash but considered this probably not to be the issue as the plugs are getting power.

Thanks and any thoughts are welcome.
Will

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Old 03-18-2009, 08:46 PM
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Odd. If they're getting power I'd look for a fuel problem or a compression problem, although the fact that the glowplug light is not functioning seems unusual.
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Old 03-18-2009, 08:52 PM
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Update

Well, I got one out and even though it was reading .652 resistance it doesn't work. So I'll pull the rest and replace them.
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Old 03-18-2009, 11:41 PM
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check your GP relay

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