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89 f 350 7.3 diesel dont start cold need to ad start fu chk glow plugs ok any help thank you?
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∙ 14y ago
what condition is the starter in ? is the battery fully charged ? needs to spin fast to start when cold assuming the glow plugs ok
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Why my E420 Benz won't start right a way?
Because it is winter, it is cold and you have a diesel engine. They use glow plugs to help ignite diesel in cold weather. Have the glow plugs checked.
Why does my car say wait 3 min before I start it?
If your car is a Diesel engine and when you turn the key on it ignites the glow plugs because diesel gas can congeal (become thick) in cold weather. So the glow plugs warm the diesel and turn it back to a more liquid state.
Mercedes sprinter diesel engine hard to start when cold?
Most diesel engines are hard to start when it is cold. Plugging the diesel engine block heater in will help the engine start.
Why don't diesel engines use spark plugs?
diesel engines do not use spark plugs because diesel has more oil, burns slower, and is more difficult to ignite. Therefor spark plugs are insufficient with just spark so instead they use glow plugs witch provides a high amount of heat to the fuel and ignites more quickly and reliably.The amount of compression pressure in a diesel engine is sufficient to produce enough heat to ignite the fuel. The glow plugs are only used on a cold start.
Does your diesel transit 80 van R reg have glow plugs?
no not if its the 2.5lt di ( direct injection) if your van will not start on cold mornings try a boster battrey
Do glow plugs have anything to do with fuel mileage?
No, Glow Plugs are used to help start a cold engine. They can also be used for emisions (cold start up).
What are devices used during cold starting in diesel engines?
Glow plugs and engine block heaters
How do you get a diesel to start in cold weather?
my 2007 dodge sprinter will not start eventhough i let the engine glow a couple times. now from trying the battery is some what dead so i am charging it any help thank you Nathan
Do the glow plugs cycle after engine is running?
No they do not, After engine is running there is no need for glow plugs because there is enough heat in the cylinders to warm the fuel. The glow plugs are designed to heat up the cold diesel fuel on start up only. Actually glow plugs will cycle briefly after engine start up to keep the cold fuel from bringing down cyl temp until the engine warms up. A power stroke will keep glow plugs on for up to 180 sec. A chev will run considerably less I believe.
Do glow plugs in a diesel car have anything to do with the loss of power in my car?
Most unlikely. Glow plugs simply preheat to allow the engine to turn over from cold.
When you start diesel engine from cold a bit smokey is this normal?
Yes, it is normal
How do glow plugs work?
Glow plugs work like cigarette lighters in your car. They get very hot very quickly. When you cycle them (turn on the ignition) the timer relay turns them on for approx 6 seconds to warm the air in the cylinders. On a Ford they operate at 6 volts so they don't burn out. A diesel engine has no spark plugs but the fuel ignites from the heat of the air as the air is compressed. In a cold engine this would take a long time so a diesel has glow plugs to help with the process. They do wear out so if your diesel is hard to start when cold but fires right away after being warmed up check them out. You can do this with a multimeter. Check for resistance in the plugs. If there is a dead short then the plug is not working and not providing heat to aid in starting.
