GLOW PLUG INHIBIT SWITCH INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: C/K/G/P Light Duty With 6.2 Diesel Engine (1984)

DIAGNOSIS OF SWITCH

The following procedure is provided for proper diagnosis of the glow plug inhibit switch.

1. Run engine for approximately 15 minutes to warm engine.

2. With the engine not running and coolant temperature above 52 DEG C (125 DEG F), disconnect plug from inhibitor switch terminals.

3. Use ohm-meter on lowest scale to check for an open circuit. A self-powered test light may also be used. Test acorss terminals, then from each terminal to ground.

4. If the switch is closed or grounded (test light on or low ohm reading on meter), the switch is faulty. If switch is open and not grounded (test light off or high reading on meter), the switch is functioning properly.

INSTALLATION OF SWITCH

The inhibit switch can be damaged easily during installation. DO NOT use an open-end wrench to install this switch. A socket should be used. The inhibit switch can fall from being installed with too high of a torque. Use 19 - 27 N.m (13 - 20 ft. lbs. ) torque when installing this switch. DO NOT OVERTORQUE.

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