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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Glow Plug Relay???

I have a E350 Custom Van. It has a 7.3L, aftermarket turbo with Gear vender OD. Love the van.

My question is sometimes when I am (cold) starting the van the glow plug light comes on just for a second and shuts off and I hear a clicking noise. Is this the reley? It does not happen all of the time. Just once and awhile. Especially if the truck has been sitting for a few days. I drive it weekly. (Had to cut back with Diesel prices, anyway that is another story.) Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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check the glow plugs and wiring. my 91 7.3 clicked and wouldnt start and i found the wiring to the glow plugs was shot. replaced the wiring and no more clicking and starts right up.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks for the info. I will check it out. It is weird. It doesn't happen all the time.

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check the glow plugs and wiring. my 91 7.3 clicked and wouldnt start and i found the wiring to the glow plugs was shot. replaced the wiring and no more clicking and starts right up.
 
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