87 6.9 glowplug issue
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87 6.9 glowplug issue
i havent been on in a while. ok so here is my problem i just replaced all 8 of my GP's and my GP controller. its the new style controller. i turn the key on and it just clicks fast and the WTS light is on. plz help its my dd
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i have 4 awg cable for power does that make a difference?
i would like to figure out why its clicking and not lighting the plugs they are only a day old along with the controller. it clicks for 10 seconds with 2 clicks per second and its frustrating me.
i would like to figure out why its clicking and not lighting the plugs they are only a day old along with the controller. it clicks for 10 seconds with 2 clicks per second and its frustrating me.
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connections are good cleaned them all with emory cloth. what else could cause this any sensors?
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all connections clean and tight gp's are still good
still wondering whats causing the rapid clicking and the light stays on solid for 10 seconds
still wondering whats causing the rapid clicking and the light stays on solid for 10 seconds
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Have a read threw this thread https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...le-system.html , a lot of info on your style glow plugs. If you used Autolight plugs,they might have burned up on the first cycle. Check them to see if they are good. If they are good, you might have gotten a faulty new controler. Did the old controler work like it should?
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Sorry I didn't see this post before I posted above. The light staying on of 10 seconds sounds about right, depending on the air temps. If the rapid clicking comes about after the light goes out, this is also normal. It is for the "after glow" to help a cold engine run smoother, by keeping the glows warm, after start up.
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You really need to remove those Autolite plugs and replace them with the Motorcraft/Beru ZD 9's while you still can. The Autolites are notorious for burning up quick and swelling up at the tips. If one of those tips breaks off while the plug is still in the motor you're going to regret ever trying to save a few $ on those god forsaken plugs.
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i was wrong on the light. it stays on for half a second and goes out, then starts clicking all the plugs read 1 ohm. no open circuits. just rechecked everything. the old controller worked fine till the plugs went bad. thos were 3 beru, 1 champion, and 4 bosch. i have autolite for today, advanced auto has motorcraft on order for 2mro. i havent had a problem with the autolite 1109 plugs, ac delco was the last set with the flat blade and i upgraded to the pin style.
this is my first diesel and i need all the help i can get
this is my first diesel and i need all the help i can get
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Motorcraft/Beru ZD 9's are the only way to go. Other GP's are a gamble. You can find them om ebay or Oreilly also has them. Check them with a multi meter for continuity. That will tell the story good or bad. Also it doesn't mean they have to be all bad, just a few will stop the system from working properly.