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Metal Glow Plugs, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Conditions 

Sequence 

-- Disconnect the connectors from glow plugs.

-- Connect the voltage tester cable to the battery positive terminal with clamps from the connector test kit.

Fig 1: Identifying Glow Plug Housing
GWWN28-0282Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Attach the test lead from the voltage test lamp to each glow plug in succession. Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights up: Glow plug OK. LED does not light up: Replace the glow plug.

-- Remove and install the glow plugs using the hinged Socket 3220: tightening specification: 15 Nm