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Caterham



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it would be but I don't think there's any faults being logged. I don't think they record everything
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dorsetsmith



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Caterham wrote:
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thought I'd just 'pop' out and check the glow plugs, small socket set, multi-meter and 10 minutes should do.

F ' in aida - I think I might need to set a day aside in the summer. I'm guessing the only chance of doing that is inlet manifold off?

with the chance of snapping a glow plug off I'm wondering if installing a webasto type diesel heater might be easier and do away with the need for glow plugs plus all the other benefits.....and if a plug does snap off could prove cheaper overall?


test them in place just remove connector from the glow plug and use multi-meter on one at a time prox 0.6 ohm for good reading Exclamation
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Caterham



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that was my intention but I'm not sure how possible / practical that is with the inlet manifold in place?

have you tried yourself or is that a theoretical suggestion?

either way thanks for the comment.
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Caterham wrote:
it would be but I don't think there's any faults being logged. I don't think they record everything


Have you seen the number of different dtcs there are for the glow plug system in total?

I think a scan tool will get you the answer you are looking for without even having to open the bonnet.
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martinfiattech



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Why not check for current draw thru the circuit. about 60 amps total from stone cold. =15 amps per glow plug.
Once they`ve been used they drop to 40 amps (ish) 8 to 10 amps.
As long as there 12 volt ones. some run at 3.5 volts now, but that's mostly cars. Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires.
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dorsetsmith



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Caterham wrote:
that was my intention but I'm not sure how possible / practical that is with the inlet manifold in place?

have you tried yourself or is that a theoretical suggestion?

either way thanks for the comment.



long nosed plis you can remove the connector
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double post
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Caterham



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Long nose pliers next week then. Thumbs Up
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