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Glow plug light not going out, hard to start

I am not a mechanic, but a tinkering backyard guy... bought an 84 f250 to plow with, glow light does not go out after pressing it... would it be the glow plugs or the wiring harness?

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  • 2sam1 Jun 15, 2008

    Thanks, MobyMech, I will try that

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Check that the glow plugs are receiving a supply voltage. I don't know if the supply to the plugs on this vehicle is common rail or individual, but if they are receiving a voltage supply then I would say that at least two glow plugs are out.

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Geordie

  • Anonymous Jun 19, 2008

    No worries whatsoever, you're very welcome!



    If you have any more automotive problems whatsoever then just click ASK ME under my dodgy looking round faced picture!



    The best of luck with the repair.



    It may be worthwhile not rating the answers until after you have tried the suggestions, because if the suggestion is correct then it would warrant a FIXYA rather than a HELPFUL, and the mechanic who made the suggestion would get a better rating.



    Very best regards



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