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Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-07-2007, 10:42 AM

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testing for current TO glow plugs

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Well, I pretty good........but, I cannot diagnose...

Well, I pretty good........but, I cannot diagnose a battery over the internet.:D

It needs to be fully charged.........first. Then, any of the McParts can put it under load to determine if it's...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-07-2007, 10:00 AM

Replies: 13

testing for current TO glow plugs

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Battery is weak. Should have over 12V no-load...

Battery is weak. Should have over 12V no-load (12.5 is preferred). Losing one volt under load is typical.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-06-2007, 08:31 PM

Replies: 13

testing for current TO glow plugs

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Posted By Brian Carlton

If the test was performed properly, it indicates...

If the test was performed properly, it indicates that there is high resistance in the wiring from the glow plug relay to the glow plug itself. This would be practically impossible on factory wiring...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-04-2007, 10:02 PM

Replies: 13

testing for current TO glow plugs

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Actually, it's the pole on the battery that's...

Actually, it's the pole on the battery that's drawing the current. The glow plugs just happen to be in the way.

...........and, it's not an important distinction..........;)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-04-2007, 08:59 PM

Replies: 13

testing for current TO glow plugs

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Since it's unlikely that you'll have an ammeter...

Since it's unlikely that you'll have an ammeter capable of 20 amps, you can just touch the + probe of your voltmeter to the tip of one of the glow plugs...........the - probe to ground...........and...

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