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Old 12-16-2006, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by leathermang View Post
Don't glow twice. Turn your glow plugs on and time it for one minute.. the FSM says it continues to get hot if you just leave it on even after the light goes out...
Depends on the model/year.

My 87 300D will go for about 36 seconds. If it is really quiet you can hear the relay click off. Another way to check is to watch your dome light. It will brighten up when the relay kicks off.

-Jim
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