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Glow plugs...anybody know the secret to bypassing the i... - 10/19/2005 8:17:49 AM

rcgiddings

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1978 240D
I think my problem is in the ignition switch. Sometimes the glow plugs work and sometimes not. Sometime I rap the steering wheel and they come on. I went and bought a 15 amp push button switch yesterday, but I would sure like some directions on which wire to feed raw power and install the switch.

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RE: Glow plugs...anybody know the secret to bypassing t... - 10/19/2005 10:59:51 AM

Kajtek1

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Push switch gives you little knowledge about required timing for glow plugs. Those plugs can take a minute of power, but at some time they'll burn. I would rather spend some time and restore original wiring.
If you really want to install the push switch, the easiest way I see is come with the wires from the relay, that is easily accessible under the hood.
Did you make sure all the fuses are copper? Just a tough.

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RE: Glow plugs...anybody know the secret to bypassing t... - 10/19/2005 8:16:36 PM

dondas

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If you were to use a switch to bypass the unit, You will need at least a 40Amp switch, and some pretty thick wire. Or else keep a fire extinguisher handy

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