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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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removing glow plug/injector harnass

Today I finally had a break from college, so I tried to test the reistance of my glow-plugs to get to the bottom of my hard start issue, but I coundn't get the harnasses disconnected. Is there a trick to getting them off? I tried pushing on the high center portion of the harnass, but I could not budge it. Went to try the passenger side, and there was no center part, but harnass seemed very snug! Thanks in advance for the help!!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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talked to the folks last night, and they want me to drop $100 at the dealer to get the truck tested. I would like to avoid this, so any help would be appreciated!!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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It should just snap in right where the wires meet the valve cover... There is a spot to push down on and pull...


Just don't break it they are expensive to replace.

this is easy to do... don't take to the dealer.. you should be fine.

The plugs just pull off the glow plugs pretty easy. You may not even need to unhook it. Just unhook the batteries??

Just make sure they are on there nice and tight when you are done. Use some needlenose pliers to push them down all the way...
 
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Thanks for the help. I'll give it one more go before it goes to the dealer
 
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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You might try alittle electrical cleaner spray. It might loosen up the connector.
 
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