PLUG, Glow: Description: Description

Fig 1: Identifying Glow Plug

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CAUTION: The glow plugs operate on a 4.4-volt system. The glow plugs DO NOT tolerate any over voltage. Full battery voltage will destroy the glow plug immediately. DO NOT test the glow plugs with a 12V source as damage will occur to the glow plug.

CAUTION:

Never bend, bump or knock the fast metallic glow plugs.
Fast metallic glow plugs must not be handled loose in a container. Store, handle, and transport them only in original boxes.
If there is any doubt about the proper condition of a glow plug, do not reuse it.
Do not clean the glow plugs with abrasive or aggressive media.
Avoid dipping the glow plug into fluids.
Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). If a glow plug problem is indicated, do not start the engine.

CAUTION: Disregarding these instructions may cause severe engine damage.

Glow plugs are used to help start a cold or cool engine. The glow plugs will heat up and glow to heat the combustion chamber of each cylinder. An individual glow plug is used for each cylinder.