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Old 07-12-2010, 09:54 PM
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Odd Glow Plug Light:

Interestingly, my glow plug light works when the ambient temps is hot, but doesn't work when the ambient temps are low, but you can hear the relay energizing everytime, like clockwork. I've never really searched for an answer, because it works, but now I am curious. Thoughts????

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Old 07-12-2010, 11:02 PM
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The 116 light is controlled by a temp sensor in the block/head. Later models had a temp sensor in the relay itself. I'm betting that temp sensor in the engine is funky.
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:40 PM
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Interesting!!!!!

I didn't know that! Thanks for the tip! I have several laying about, so swapping one wouldn't be too difficult.

There are (2) next to each other; one is for the gauge and the other, I assume, is for the light....?????
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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



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Old 07-13-2010, 02:45 PM
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Interesting!!!!!

I didn't know that! Thanks for the tip! I have several laying about, so swapping one wouldn't be too difficult.

There are (2) next to each other; one is for the gauge and the other, I assume, is for the light....?????
I believe that is correct. I'm not sure if both sensors are of the same kind. I suspect not. Maybe it's even possible that someone put the wrong sender in the light circuit.
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:47 PM
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That's possible.....any idea of what kind of numbers I should be looking for on these senders?????

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