REVISED DIESEL GLOW PLUG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

MODEL: 1982-1984 C/K/P/G TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES

The following is an update of the 6.2L diesel engine glow plug electrical system diagnosis. This should be used when diagnosing the glow plug system on all 1982-84 model trucks with the 6.2L diesel engine, excluding the military (CUCV) vehicles.

THERMAL CONTROLLER CHECK

With the connector removed from the glow plug controller, the controller bimetal heaters may be tested using a high impedance digital ohm meter on the 200 Ohm scale.

Check Reading

Pins 2 to 3 0.40 to 0.75 Ohms Pins 4 to 5 24 to 30 Ohms Pins 1 to 5 117 to 143 Ohms Pins 2 to 6 Continuity ("O" Ohms)

If the controller does not measure within all the above values, the controller should be replaced.

If the controller checks good to the above measurements, the harness connector should be put back on and insure that the controller cycles on and off more than once with the ignition key on (engine not running). If the controller cycles more than once and the measurements are correct, the controller is good. If the controller cycles only once, the controller is bad or a harness problem exists. Refer to the Glow Plug Electrical System Diagnosis Chart for testing for a harness problem.

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