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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers concern. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was concern verified?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 2
-- NO:
  • Gather more Information from customer about the concern
2 -- Are fault codes present for the Glow Plugs -- ? -- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 5
-- NO:
  • GO TO: Step 3
3
  • DISCONNECT: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector
  • IGNITION: ON
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminals 6 and 11 to ground.
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminals 7 to Battery voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage
  • IGNITION: OFF
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 4
-- NO:
  • CHECK: wiring for open, high resistance, short or electrical connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals
  • REPAIR: faulty wiring or connector
  • REPLACE: any open Fuses
  • GO TO: Step 6
4
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminal 10 to Engine Control Module -J623- T91 / 55 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 [Ω] (+/- 0.3 Ω)
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- Refer to appropriate repair information
  • GO TO: Step 6
-- NO:
  • CHECK: wiring for open, high resistance, short or electrical connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals
  • REPAIR: faulty wiring or connector
  • GO TO: Step 6
5
  • DISCONNECT: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector
  • IGNITION: ON
  • CHECK: The faulty Glow Plug -- (Per DTC Stored) harness connector terminal T11 / x to ground for resistance. Refer to the proper wiring diagram for terminal and connector location.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 1.3 Ω (+/- 0.3 Ω at about 20° C).
  • IGNITION: OFF
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- Refer to appropriate repair information
  • GO TO: Step 6
-- NO:
  • REPLACE The faulty Glow Plug -- Refer to appropriate repair information
  • GO TO: Step 6
6
  • Final Procedure
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
  • Do any DTC's return:
-- YES:
  • Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for that DTC.
  • FAULT RETURNS: no malfunction are detected in the wiring.
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to proper repair information for removal and replace procedures.
-- NO:
  • Repair is complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer