Glow Plug System: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTIONSolid State Glow Plug Control System:
The Solid-State Glow Plug System determines the glow plug temperature by electronically measuring the resistance of the glow plugs. It then maintains this temperature regardless of ambient temperatures.
OPERATION
The system is actuated when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position. The WAIT TO START indicator lights until the glow plugs reach the proper temperature. The indicator goes out and the engine can be started. The afterglow operation of the glow plugs continues after the WAIT TO START indicator turns off. The glow plugs cycle on and off for a period of time helping to reduce white smoke after engine start-up. The glow plug system can be recycled by turning the ignition off and on. This immediately restarts the glow plug cycle.
CONSTRUCTION
The Solid-State Glow Plug System consists of the glow plug controller, the glow plug harness assembly, and glow plugs.