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Glow plug current
Posted: 17 Dec 2011, 10:33
by torchy
The truck is havng dificulty starting when cold (in the morning) and when it does it missfires momentarily with accompanying mini smoke cloud. Fairly sure a couple of plugs aren't glowing.
Anyone know what the current drain (Amps) of a new glow plug is so I can check which ones (s) are not working properly.
Many Thanks
Re: Glow plug current
Posted: 17 Dec 2011, 11:36
by Oldiebut goodie
Re: Glow plug current
Posted: 17 Dec 2011, 21:06
by torchy
Fabulous! exactly what I was after and Many Thanks.....where did that info come from?, I didnt know there were two types of glow plugs!
Re: Glow plug current
Posted: 17 Dec 2011, 22:37
by Oldiebut goodie
From the VW diesel ProTraining handbook.
Re: Glow plug current
Posted: 12 Jan 2012, 12:46
by California Dreamin
Just be careful with your standard 20amp max meter. OK if you are connecting in series with just one glow plug connected otherwise ....puff!
Martin
Re: Glow plug current
Posted: 12 Jan 2012, 14:37
by Oldiebut goodie
Mine's good for 1000A ac and dc.
Re: Glow plug current
Posted: 12 Jan 2012, 20:01
by California Dreamin
What the blithering heck a thousand amps............it must have probe wires 4 times thicker than jump leads....ah..must have inductive pickup.....
Martin
Re: Glow plug current
Posted: 12 Jan 2012, 20:41
by Oldiebut goodie
Ex Royal Navy clamp meter!
Not too accurate under 10A though.
