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• Re: aux heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:15:16 -0700
  ...The glow plug/spark plug is powered. When the unit starts heating up, the flame switch "sees" it and then the unit goes to...
• New, better starter option for conversions, especially diesels
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:10:38 -0400
  ...where the IMI dragged and barely started the diesel (even after activating the glow plugs), the TDI starter zipped it to life instantly, WITHOUT...
• Re: Eurovan Radiator Fans not running
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 20:32:33 -0400
  ...What to do? Turns out they are the same fuse used on VW Diesels in the Glow Plug circuit. I had one spare that...
• Re: fuel pressure tester & compression tester
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 07:07:10 -0800
  ...You will also need an adaptor for the injectors and/or the glow plug threads for hookup. Up to $80 or so for the...
• Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:55:47 PDT
  ...It's a new battery, I am >> using the choke, the glow plugs are warmed.. > >(ed...) > >This maybe completely off the wall but I...
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:02:18 -0700
  So the black plastic part with the embossed date from 1989 is the back of the speedometer. Clearly from the various photos you have...
• Re: BA6 heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 04:34:05 -0600
  ...i would make sure it is getting spark to the glow spark plug you can pull it out and check it,i would disconnect...
• Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensor behind Speedo, how do they work, wiring diagrams, tachometer changes, etc
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 00:13:04 +1000
  ...The basic operation means that the 0.3 bar plug on the cluster runs through a resistor to the Oil Pressure LED. I have...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:16:36 -0400
  ...Bad glow plugs could also factor in, but if it's not too cold a diesel in good condition should eventually start without them...
• Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 09:34:13 +0000
  ...won't turn > on the first twist of the key, following glow plug warm up. After subsequent > rattling of the gear shift and dumping...
• Re: Heater flap foam replacement detail-Lever 4
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:01:08 -0500
  ...which is why TDI's have glow plugs in their heater circuit.. and one of these days.. I have one of those 3 glow...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 11:32:14 -0700
  Are you sure it is connected to the correct pins? One half of the sender controls a glow plug relay, the other the gauge...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler - Shame on me
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:47:36 -0700
  ...today and she's > running smooth > and the cat isn't glowing. (Ken's wire swapping suggestion confirmed > the need for new wires - thanks...
• Re: Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:52:20 -0700
  ...Lighted by a hot glow plug under my bed while I sleep ... I can't believe I had not previously thought of this ... I...
• Re: Bar's Leak
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 22:44:23 -0600
  ...My 90 multi w/140k just started dripping day-glow green coolent(p.o. never had to deal w/this prob). I was very...
• Re: Little problem with trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:39:32 -0800
  ...interior 110 receptacle, the LED light >> on the charger glowed when the setup was plugged into the cig lighter >> socket. That means that the...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:50:22 -0500
  ...in way less than a revolution, since I cleaned all the glow plug connections :) It just makes this awful noise for about half a...
• Re: BA6 & DA6 aux heaters
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:42:30 -0700
  ...Same reason a Diesel engine needs glow plugs. I have two of the DA-6 in stock for sale- I need to find two...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 13:57:07 -0700
  ...of the instrument cover? > Did you use a quick-disconnect type plug to allow for ease of maintenance? > What's the rectangular electronic device...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:51 -0400
  ...spark >> plug wires and ground (might see sparks outright, or glow around wires, at >> night), or, even if not root cause, fouled plugs. >> >> O2...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:57:05 -0700
  ...Hard starting can be battery low, glow plugs, injector(s), timing, etc. Once it's running, and up to temp, does it start easily...
• Re: Little problem with trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:18:26 -0800
  ...interior 110 receptacle, the LED light >>> on the charger glowed when the setup was plugged into the cig lighter >>> socket. That means that the...
• Re: White Westy convoy, I-4 gasser advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:08:09 -0400
  ...A short jumper wire from a good battery to operate the glow plugs at start-up would be helpful, but even this can be...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0500
  ...and look for a blue glow, or possibly arcing, around wires/boots, including near both distributor and plugs - this is bad. with an automatic...
• Stop the Urban Folk Myth: The IGNITION LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Fri, 8 May 1998 07:30:50 EDT
  ...Unless you drive a diesel, and are waiting for the yellow glow plug light (non-flashing) to extinguish, the rest of you are sitting...
• Re: Your 1.6 Turbo Diesel 82 Vanagon, was Wiring plauges my van.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:55:50 EDT
  ...Fuel pump Different Oil pump Different Oil pan Different Pistons Different glow plug system Different Piston Rings Oil squirters on the Connecting rods Oil...
• Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 08:58:39 -0700
  ...won't turn > > on the first twist of the key, following glow plug warm up. After > > subsequent > > rattling of the gear shift and dumping...
• Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 21 May 2002 22:58:56 -0400
  ...About 3,000 miles ago, I JB welded a glow plug into a diesel head. So far so good... although the other responses you...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:55:31 -0500
  ...plugs tend to last longer and the fine wire types such as Bosch can help reduce detonation due to less material to glow red...
• Re: An overview of 14 electric math?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:48:53 -0600
  ...35W each Fog warning lamp 35W (red fog light on rear) Glow plugs 100W each Headlamps, low beam 55W each Headlamps, high beam 60W...
• Re: Hot Cat
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 17:23:36 +0000
  ...the cat and it's glowing red. Next morning I replaced it with a spare and put new plugs in cleaned the grounds at...
• Re: Weird little electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:27:04 -0500
  ...glow plug relay > >> which in turn caused issue in 15 circuit to fuel cut off solenoid? (15 > >> connects to solenoid via pin at glow...
• Re: 83 Diesel Vanagon timing update.
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:08:40 -0600
  ...When I had all of the injectors removed I visually watched all four > glow plugs glow brightly. > > 6. I marked the position of the...
• LVC - TDI metal shavings in fuel system
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:53:57 -0700
  Greetings Listees, Last Friday my 2010 Golf TDI (2.0L) started flashing the glow plug light and promptly stalled. Got towed to the nearest...
• Re: questions about 83 diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:10:25 -0400
  ...How well it handles a cold start will tell you more about the health of the engine and the glow plug system than a...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:15:01 +0100
  ...By the way, as far as I know the glow plugs stay on some time after engaging the starter. So for that reason you...
• Battery charging question... will this work?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 20:58:33 -0500
  ...presence for my digital charger, or will it actually run the glow plugs and crank my diesel? If it would, I wouldn't mind...
• 1.9L Turbo Diesel Test Drive results!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 21:14:42 -0700
  ...12V to the fuel cut off solenoid and making up a glow plug relay circuit. Exhaust was also very simple - consisting of 2.0...
• Re: Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:13:43 -0400
  ...Lighted by a hot glow plug under my bed > while I sleep ... I can't believe I had not previously thought of this ... > I...
• Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:01:33 +0100
  ...I've got the feeling it is just the pre-glowing (or what you call it in englsih), because after the light goes out...
• FS: '87 Westy w/Turbo Diesel Motor - Montreal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 20:28:32 EST
  ...Glow plugs neufs. Electricit� refaite. Alternateur reconditionn�. Moteur refix� avec braquettes. Batterie neuve. Timing belt neuve. Prix demand�: 19,000$ Can. N�gociable. MERCI...
• Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:01:08 -0800
  ...for diesel, with glow plug > light > > (1) > > Analog clock faceplate (1) > > Analog clock works (1) > > Passenger door window switch with plugs (1) > > Set of...
• Re: canadian heater
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 23:52:32 -0700
  ...The carbon build-up on the glow plug gets really bad when the voltage drops. The only problem is camping. In the '82 the...
• Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:31:02 -0600
  ...I plan to > replace the glow plugs soon and probably the 60 mo. battery which is a > few years old now. Do any list...
• Re: How hot should a diesel run?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:22:57 -0400
  ...I'm told for some years the temp senders for the glow plugs and for the temp gauge are different. Make sure you don...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:41:48 -0800
  ...plugs tend to last longer and the fine > wire types such as Bosch can help reduce detonation due to less material to > glow red...
• new diesel - - one cylinder, no compression
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:59:44 -0700
  ...Right? ? ? Is there an optical snake one can introduce via the injector or glow plug hole, which could snake around and have a look...
• Re: Something is draining the battery, but what?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:02:23 -0700
  ...if your instrument cluster is plugged in, and your analogue clock works.. that's what I'd expect to see. or ...to confirm your...
• 82 Vanagon diesel L FS NY
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:44:19 EDT
  ...New glow plugs and one rebuilt injector last winter. Brown and tan outside Tan velour seats from an 85 inside. Runs and drives well...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 16:02:49 -0800
  ...I think that leaving a glowing heat lamp or lit light bulb under it overnight might draw attention . . . 4 degrees (F) last night. Up...
• Re: Finding women like this (was Big Valves for me?)
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:20:52 -0700
  ...our van halfway across the American Southwest last summer when the glow-plugs died on vacation. Oh, let me never awaken from this dream...
• Re: Ground wire from heater blower warm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 00:19:49 -0500
  ...Then the 8-ga red from there to the glow-plug fuse. I doubt it's beyond there, as the glow plugs draw some...
• Diesel - too much oil saga
  Historical mailing list - Peter K
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:57:23 -0400
  ...I suspect the glow plugs are fouled, and some piston ring damage. As a side question, anyone know where i can get a longer...
• the case of the curious blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:11:01 -0500
  ...through this routine when I turn the key further after the glow plug light has gone out, as I start the engine. The installed...
• Re: Hot Cat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:30:27 -0700
  ...the cat and it's glowing red. Next morning I replaced it with a spare and put new plugs in cleaned the grounds at...
• Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Vanagon Tachometer-Yes!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 May 2000 05:51:01 -0700
  ...cluster will just slide out and can be put in the gas cluster for that glow plug filiment pictorial. Makes a neat job! > > --Nate
• Re: Anyone have a Eurovan Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - James N Gagliardi
  Wed, 22 Feb 1995 16:26:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...My car has been reliable, but with usual VW diesel repairs necessary. (glow plugs every few years, head gasket at about 100k , timing belts...
• Re: Fuel injection pump and timing
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 15:09:14 -0500
  ...If any one have more info on this I'd appreciate, (or could salvage a "glow plug control unit and brain" ftom a 1...
• I4 conversion; engine bay wiring; oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:05:32 -0700
  ...Generally speaking, connections to be dealt with are A) 8 gauge red wire from + battery to the fuse block....originally to the glow plug...
• Re: Bar's Leak
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 06:39:54 -0800
  ...My > 90 multi w/140k just started dripping > day-glow green coolent(p.o. never had to deal > w/this prob). I was very...