What is a glow plug module?

What is a glow plug module?

The glow plug control module determines the timing and electric current required by the glow plugs based on input from the Engine Control Unit; The glow plug remains on during the pre-heating phase to ensure correct combustion of the fuel and reduce the environmental impact of your car.

What does a glow plug control module do?

What is a glow plug fuse?

In these systems the fuse for the glow plug is located within a separate fuse box attached to the firewall of the car. The fuse can break if there is a short within one of the glow plugs; the fuse will need to be replaced after the glow plug is replaced.

How does the glow plug control module work?

Located on the engine and with a direct connection to the engine control unit, the control module uses a microprocessor to analyse input from the engine control unit to determine information related to the working of the glow plugs.

Where is the glow plug relay located?

The wire that runs to the glo-plugs comes from the relay and as it is a heavy gauge wire (colour coded ) try tracing it back to a relay. IT may be completely separate to all the others. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. The glow plug relays are located on the right front shock tower.

What should I do if my glow plug is not working?

Technician: Jeremy, Certified Truck/Bus Technician replied 4 years ago First, check the fuses. Then check the glow plug relay. See that you have power in and power out with the key on. If not, replace the relay. If it is good, then check the glow plugs themselves as well as the harness for the glow plugs.

How do you test a glow plug on a car?

To test your glow plugs, simply connect a 12-volt test light to the positive battery terminal. Then disconnect the wires from each of your glow plugs and touch the probe of the test light to the terminal of the glow plug itself (not the wiring harness).