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Test Procedure

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
-- Are There fault codes present for the Glow Plugs -- ? -- YES: -- NO:
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminals 100(11) and 106(6) to ground for voltage.
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminal 107(7) to Battery voltage for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminal 109(9) to Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T94 / 24 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminal 110(10) to Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector T94 / 74 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 [Ω] (+/- 0.3 Ω).
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector.
  • CHECK: The suspected Glow Plug -- (per DTC stored) component connector terminal 4 to ground for resistance (refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for terminal and connector location).
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 1.3 Ω (+/- 0.3 Ω at about 20° C).
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • CHECK: Automatic Glow Time Control Module -J179- harness connector terminal to suspected Glow Plug -- harness connector terminal for resistance (refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for terminal and connector location).
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 [Ω] (+/- 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.