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05-31-2004, 08:09 PM
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Glow plug indicator light staying on!
After starting the car, the glow plug indicator light has stayed on for about a minute or so 2 times in the past 3 days. I always let it warm up before starting, and never drive it when its cold- every morning I let it warm up for at least 5 minutes and then drive.
Why would the glow plug indicator light stay on after the car is started???
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05-31-2004, 08:19 PM
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When mine did that, it was the glow plug relay.
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05-31-2004, 08:45 PM
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Is it an urgent fix if thats the case? I would assume it will only happen more frequently, prompting a prudent repair of the relay.. but will it damage anything until then?
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05-31-2004, 09:38 PM
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Yes,damage can occure if the glow plugs stay on
to long. The tips can break off and end up in your engine. Louis.
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05-31-2004, 11:17 PM
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ahhhhh! ok so the light doesnt flicker, just stays on, probabaly for a minute or so. then it goes out. its only done it 2 out of 10 starts. So the relays need to be replaced.. is that an expensive fix? im not a diy when it comes to troubleshooting weird things, or fixing them.
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05-31-2004, 11:25 PM
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Those things are really inexpensive at Pick n Pull. Like $10, if you can find the right one. I have a spare, post the part #.
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