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Glowplugs: testing > < Test process
Pre-heating system: testing
Pre-heating system: testing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Hand-held multimeter -V.A.G. 1526-
  W00-0431
t  Auxiliary measurement set -V.A.G. 1594-
Test conditions
l  Battery voltage, 11.5 V minimum
l  Ignition off
l  Direct diesel injection system control unit -J248-, OK
l  Glowplug fuse -S163-, OK
Test process
–  Remove the connector from the coolant temperature sender → Chapter, Location of components
  Note!
When the connector is removed from the sender, “engine cold” is simulated. When the ignition is switched on, the corresponding pre-heating process is carried out.
–  Remove the connectors from the glow plugs.
–  To measure the voltage, attach the multimeter between one glow plug connector and vehicle earth.
–  Switch on the ignition. During roughly 20 seconds approx. battery voltage should be displayed.
–  If there is no voltage: → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
  W00-0477

Glowplugs: testing > < Test process