Thread: Constant power to preglow timer, Ignition switch?
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Old 07-09-2008, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by barry123400 View Post
When the starter is energised it cuts the glow plug relay off. All current is available for the starter function then. Called a starter lockout function actually. This is wrong as it is a glow relay circuit cutout I believe.

As soon as the starter has finished cranking the relay is re energised again for the balance of it's cycle. My schematic is the one in the old haynes manual. Not the best to use. Just better than nothing.
My information suggests that the power to the glow plugs (except for an afterglow-type relay) is cut when the key is released from the start position.
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