glow plugs/starter question

[tomsneade]

Hi, I know this is a daft question to all you experts, but i am totally in the dark....Would the engine fire up if the glow plugs were duff... im trying to diagnose my intermittent starting problems....i know that i have asked similar questions before, but specifically, if none of the glow plugs were working, is it possible for the engine to start? Many thanks in advance for any help.

[kit]

It will start eventually without the glow plugs, there is a simple test to see if they are working*, I think you put the interior light on then turn the key the interior light gets brighter when the plugs turn off.


* I may or may not have made this up ?

If not join the Club get your 80 90 GSF discount, buy a set of plugs, drive to Southampton pay my mechanic £25 and get them fitted, you will need a new set for the winter anyway.