FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Glow Plugs

These are 6-volt heaters, operated at 12 volts, that turn ON, when the ignition switch is turned to the Run position, prior to starting the engine. The 6-volt heaters remain pulsating for a short time after starting, and are then turned OFF.

A wait to start lamp on the instrument panel provides information about the engine starting conditions. The wait to start lamp will not come ON during the post glows