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Old Jan 31, 2016 | 03:23 PM
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Testing Glow Plug Module

Does anyone have the schematic/wiring diagram for the glow plug MODULE?

This is not a relay, but a module. Thanks!


on the 7.3 03.

When it was cold it was a little hard to start.

Also is there a way to troubleshoot it?

There are no codes in the PCM
 
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Old Jan 31, 2016 | 05:23 PM
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Moved to the 7.3L PSD forum.

You'll get more help for this particular problem from the guys in this forum.

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How old are the GPR, GP's, Batteries?
Is the Relay working? I'd start with testing the GPR then go from there. Here's a link to test it:

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How old are the GPR, GP's, Batteries?
Is the Relay working? I'd start with testing the GPR then go from there. Here's a link to test it:
Thanks, but it's an Excursion, so as the OP posted...

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Does anyone have the schematic/wiring diagram for the glow plug MODULE?

This is not a relay, but a module. Thanks!
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I believe this is what you're looking for.
Yes, thank you.
 
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Pretty sure the green plug is not on all the way. I'd pull it off, look for a burnt pin inside, then reinstall.

If there is a problem with the GPCM it should throw a code.

Get a cheap voltmeter for the cigar lighter, like below. When you key on the glow plugs they will draw down the batteries a good volt. The fuel and vacuum pumps draw some but much less and they will turn off in about 20 seconds. If GPs are working properly, when they are commanded to stop by the GPCM the voltage will pop up that full volt. Could take up to 2 minutes in very cold weather, just relax and observe the voltage.

 
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Pretty sure the green plug is not on all the way. I'd pull it off, look for a burnt pin inside, then reinstall.

If there is a problem with the GPCM it should throw a code.

Get a cheap voltmeter for the cigar lighter, like below. When you key on the glow plugs they will draw down the batteries a good volt. The fuel and vacuum pumps draw some but much less and they will turn off in about 20 seconds. If GPs are working properly, when they are commanded to stop by the GPCM the voltage will pop up that full volt. Could take up to 2 minutes in very cold weather, just relax and observe the voltage.

Yes, exactly. That was the purpose of the GPCM, so you would have a code thrown if something in the glow plug system malfunctioned.

What kind of code reader do you have? Not all code readers pull codes on the 7.3L. You need one with Ford Enhanced capabilities.
 
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Have a hand held obd2 scanner as well as torque pro.

Going to do continuity tests Sat and then I will know if its gp's.

Hey, it got down in the high 20's here and the X would not hit. Did not let it run the 2 mins though, only till light went off.

Not used to the cold....
 
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