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Old 08-01-2011, 11:18 AM
markg612 markg612 is offline
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Originally Posted by tangofox007 View Post
The fault detection function should not be measuring anything once the preglow sequence has been completed. Also, the lamp indicates a fault by not illuminating.



Why was the relay "showing the GP light on the dash?"
Because, unlike your incorrect statement above, the relay is always looking at resistance in the glow plugs. With a bad glow plug, I've had the GP light cycle on and off while driving, many times. Change the gp, solve the problem.
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