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Indicator Does Not Glow, Engine Starts OK



TESTING GLOW LAMP AND ITS WIRING

If the following problem occurs:
Preglow indicator lamp does not light up when preglow system switched on, despite it being possible to start engine.





- Detach 4-pin connector from preglow time relay, turn key into position "2", bridge contacts 1 and 3 of the connector. If the preglow indicator lamp does not light up, test glow lamp or replace if necessary.





- If the glow lamp is in order, test the black cable from connector contact 3 of the preglow time relay to the preglow indicator lamp for open circuit. Rectify open circuit.

- If the preglow indicator lamp lights up, the preglow time relay is defective. Replace preglow time relay.