Glow plug issue
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Glow plug issue
Check engine light came on today. My SCT says #4 glow plug on the trouble code.
No problems that I've noticed. Maybe a little slow to turn over the last morning or two.
Taking to dealership in the morning. Anything this non-mechanic needs to know ?
No problems that I've noticed. Maybe a little slow to turn over the last morning or two.
Taking to dealership in the morning. Anything this non-mechanic needs to know ?
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Good news and bad.
Good- The list price on a glow plug is only $15.88.
#4 is pretty easy to get to so not a lot of time.
Bad- It's hard to get the wire off the plug without breaking the harness/connector. If they do, they were lucky or good (or both
). If it does break, you'll likely get a new harness. If you get a new harness it's a pretty good idea to change the other three glow plugs on that side so you don't have to maybe buy another harness if one of them fails. Just to let you know ahead of time if it comes up they're not jacking you around.
Spend to save I guess.
Good- The list price on a glow plug is only $15.88.
#4 is pretty easy to get to so not a lot of time.
Bad- It's hard to get the wire off the plug without breaking the harness/connector. If they do, they were lucky or good (or both
). If it does break, you'll likely get a new harness. If you get a new harness it's a pretty good idea to change the other three glow plugs on that side so you don't have to maybe buy another harness if one of them fails. Just to let you know ahead of time if it comes up they're not jacking you around.Spend to save I guess.
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