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A "glow plug" preheats the cylinder. Diesel engines do not have spark plugs (Diesel's goal was to make an internal combustion engine that could run on anything; he specifically had in mind a kind of slurry made from coal), instead using the heat of compression to ignite the fuel.
This usually works fine when the engine is actually running, but it can be difficult to cold start a Diesel engine since the cylinder and block absorb some/most of the compression heat (it's not a problem once the engine's been running, because by then they're already hot). The glow plug exists to preheat the ignition chamber and/or the fuel, making it easier to start the engine from a cold state.
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Why is 12 volts on glow plug continuous after engine start?
It is broken. Continuous glow plugs are for emergency generators in freezing climates. On all other engines, the glow plug is not continuous. It would serve no purpose. The continuous glow plug does not offer any benefit once the engine is running.
Where can i find the glow plug in ford modeo diesel?
The glow plug is the diesel version of a spark plug. There are 4 glow plugs (1 for each cyl.) located usually near the injector on top of the cylinder head.AnswerThe glow plug is NOT the diesel version of a spark plug, they both do different jobs. The glow plug is there to aid starting when the engine is cold. The spark plug is there to provide the spark for combustion to take place in a petrol/gasoline engine.
What are symptoms of glow plug problem?
A glow plug problem can be spotted by the vehicle having trouble starting the engine. The indicator light in the for a glow plug can indicate a bad disconnected or corroded glow plug, or even a bad temperature sensor. If when you first start the engine there is a misfiring until the engine warms up, it is a good chance a glow plug problem. Usually misfiring will cease after the engine has been running about ten minutes. One of the last systems of a bad glow plug is you see white exhaust when starting the engine. Diesel is let into the combustion chamber to start the engine. A bad or even disconnected glow plug will allow diesel to leak from the chamber into the exhaust. The fuel is then ignited in the exhaust pipe and produces a white smoke. Once the engine again warms up the white smoke will stop.
What is the purpose of a glow plug on a diesel engine?
to preheat the air
Your Chev 6.2 will not start when warmed up. No glow plug light. When eng cools and glow plug light comes on it will start?
you need to check your glow plug relay it is most likely going out you can jumper it to see if the glow plug light will come back on to start engine
Is Glow Plug Good the Kia Sportage?
only if you have a diesel engine.
What is the difference between DI and crde engine?
Direct Injection & common rail
Where is the glow plug fuse located for a 1994 jetta?
Follow the glow plug supply wire from the engine to the firewall. The small box mounted there has the fuse mounted under the cover.
Where are the glow plug fuses on a mitsibusi pajero?
Pop the hood. It's in the engine compartment.
Where is location of glow plug relay in 1993 GMC Sierra 3500 6.5 l engine?
The glow plug relay is located right of the center of the fire wall, to see it and get at it you need to remove the light gray cover from the top of the engine.
Where are glow plugs located on a 7.3 diesel engine?
The Glow plugs on a 7.3 Diesel International are located at the top of the intake manifold. There is 1 plug for each of the 8 cylinders and each plug will have a single wire connected to the top of it.These 8 wires go into a harness which leads toward the rear of the engine where you will find the "Glow Plug Controller". The engine I am refering to is a 1988 model, however, I would think a 7.3 is a 7.3. The Glow Plug controller has been a source of trouble on mine but check the plugs first.
Where is the glow plug located on a Mercedes Benz 300d 1990?
The glow plugs are screwed into the side of the engine, directly underneath the fuel injectors.
