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Golf Mk4

Checking glow plugs
Checking glow plugs
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594C-
  W00-10008
t  U/J extension and socket, 10 mm -3220-
  W00-0329
t  Voltage tester -V.A.G 1527B-
Test prerequisites:
l  Battery voltage at least 11.5 V
l  Ignition switched off
Test procedure
–  Pull glow plug connectors from glow plugs.
  W00-0513
–  Connect voltage tester -V.A.G 1527B- cable to battery positive (+), using clips from auxiliary measuring set -V.A.G 1594C-.
–  Place test probe of voltage tester -V.A.G 1527B- on each glow plug one after the other.
Diode lights up: Glow plug OK.
If LED does not light up: fit a new glow plug
–  Remove and install glow plugs using jointed wrench 10 mm -3220-, specified torque: 15 Nm.
  V28-0857

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