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Checking glow plugs > < Glow plug system
Checking glow plug system
Checking glow plug system
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Hand multimeter -V.A.G 1526C-
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t  Auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594C-
Test prerequisites:
l  Battery voltage at least 11.5 V
l  Ignition switched off
l  Diesel direct injection system control unit -J248- OK.
l  Fuse for glow plugs (SA3) OK.
Test procedure
–  Pull connector off coolant temperature sender -G62- → Chapter.
  Note
Pulling the connector off coolant temperature sender -G62- simulates engine condition “cold” and when switching the ignition on, the relevant glow period is performed.
–  Pull glow plug connectors off glow plugs.
–  Connect hand multimeter -V.A.G 1526C- to measure voltage between glow plug connector and vehicle earth.
–  Switch on ignition. Approx. battery voltage must be displayed for approx. 20 seconds.
–  If no voltage is present: → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
  W00-10008

Checking glow plugs > < Glow plug system