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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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stupid question im sure

i just got given a 94 idi turbo and im looking for where the glow plug relay is im guessing its got to b close to the dash ??? as im going to replace it and the glow plugs as it dont like to start wait to start stays on only about a sec
 
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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The relay might be fine. Dead plugs will make the wts light go out real fast. When you replace the plugs only use Motorcraft/Beru ZD9s
 
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Stupid questions are the ones not asked. I have repaired many vehicles that probably cost double because they tried to do something without information.
I am not positive on the location on your 94 but do know that if a few of the plugs are bad it will cause the controller to short cycle to the point of no cycle. If you check out the sticky at the top of the page there will be pictures and info on how to check out your system.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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slayer3103 welcome to FTE and the idi forum.
i would guess your relay is fine but you probably have a few dead glowplugs.always replace with beru/motorcraft zd9 plugs,most other plugs have a tendency to swell and sometimes you have to pull the heads to get them out.the glowplug relay is in front of the turbo and towards the pass side a little
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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If you have a factory turbo the gp controal-relay is located on the passenger side valve cover.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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thanks to everyone for the help now that the snow has stopped maybe i can get out and work on it some thanks again
 
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