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Old 09-12-2012, 06:52 AM
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Can anyone tell me where the Glowplug timer relay is situated please ?
Thx in advance for any help. Dave.
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I'm 95% sure it is next to the ecu which is front right by the battery. What fault do you have?
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[quote=Danster76;6108770]I'm 95% sure it is next to the ecu which is front right by the battery. What fault do you have?[/quote
Difficult starting from cold, all the heater plugs are ok, they have been took out and tested.
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I'm 95% sure it is next to the ecu which is front right by the battery. What fault do you have?[/quote
Difficult starting from cold, all the heater plugs are ok, they have been took out and tested.
Is there a relay and a timer relay too ?, i know where the relay is mounted on the battery carrier.
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glow plugs on modern day diesels are only used at sub zero temps and not like they used to be.sounds like youve got air in the system and fuel is returning back to the tank.normally the hand primer pipe assembly.does it need priming when cold to start?
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Originally Posted by B19 JUB
glow plugs on modern day diesels are only used at sub zero temps and not like they used to be.sounds like youve got air in the system and fuel is returning back to the tank.normally the hand primer pipe assembly.does it need priming when cold to start?
No, its never needed priming, its only been like this for a couple of weeks now cold weather is here, i'll try a relay and see if its any better first, thank you.
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No, its never needed priming, its only been like this for a couple of weeks now cold weather is here, i'll try a relay and see if its any better first, thank you.
Did fitting the relay help? as im having same problem
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Originally Posted by jbj1230
Did fitting the relay help? as im having same problem
Hi, no, the new relay made no difference at all, i have a feeling it may need priming but i dont know where to start at the mo lol.
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