Glow Plugs test fine, but horrible start

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02-27-2018, 04:10 PM

Maxbumpo

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Originally Posted by TurboDMercy

It does have the block heater, but I seriously doubt that it works. I have left it for a few hours and not felt any heat from the engine, with the usual rough start.

It is very common for the block heater cord to fail, and that can be replaced for about $20 or so with an aftermarket cord. Remove the cord from the heater, and test the heater for resistance. Test the cord separately for continuity on all three conductors.

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