glow plugs

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 11:16

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Gossy

Recently I've had trouble with my GQ 2.8td starting. About 12 months ago I have all the plugs renewed. It's definately not as bad as when 3 of the 6 plugs were buggered.
sometimes after starting and driving the glow plug light on the dash board flashes.

Anyone experienced this before and where should I start my fault finding? Would it be the glow plug relay they runs thru next to the battery?

Cheers,

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Reply By: SDG - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 15:50

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 15:50

Possibly start at the relay, but i would also look at the wiring to the dash light. Could be rubbed out somewhere creating a short.

My GQ2.8TD, is also having a little trouble starting as of late. Seems to be a little slow and sluggish when starting. I put a battery charger on it one night before I went away. The following morning it started instantly. To me it sounds like I should start looking for a new battery. Your may be a similar problem.

A battery is only expected to last (depending on brand) a year or two.

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Follow Up By: Gossy - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 15:53

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 15:53

yep good point. It's not brilliant but I did put it on charge for a good 24hrs thru a smart charger. That's not to say it has brought it back to 'as good as new'.
I might put the charger on it tonight and while it's on turn the engine over and see if the problem goes away.
I don't drive the car much around town so it can sit there for weeks without being driven which doesn't help the batteries.

Cheers,

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