brianbrianyi
New Member
hi all ive changed the glow plugs today doesent seem to be any better turn the key a couple of times to warm them up it starts strait away is it possible to adjust the glow plug timer and were is it please
brianbrianyi
New Member
well i bought them of ebay so cheap ones
gemsdad
NOT BOTHERED.
brianbrianyi
New Member
thank you can you recomend where to buy please
Datatek
Well-Known Member
2 turns of the key for 2 pre heats and it starts says glowplugs to me. Yes it could be a lot of other things, there have been several threads on the same issue. Cheap glow plugs don't do the job. It's never good trouble shooting practice to look for another fault when you have a known issue, i.e. crap glow plugs.
brianbrianyi
New Member
can any one tell me where the heater plug/timer relay is please and is it possible to adjust the timer or can it be tested
brian
brian
gemsdad
NOT BOTHERED.
brianbrianyi
New Member
thanks for that can you guide me where to find it pleasewhy dont you download the rave manual and have a look for yourself brian.
gemsdad
NOT BOTHERED.
just do a search on here mate.or look on ebay,you can buy a cd with it all on for a couple of quid.
The plug timer relay is in the ECU box behind the battery. Check it for loose burnt connections. Clip a volt meter to one of the plug terminals with the negative lead to earth. When you turn ignition on there should be 12 volts whilst glow lamp is illuminated. To check for failed plugs disconnect wire from terminal there should be continuity from terminal to earth. Rave is freely available do a search.
bigwill
Active Member
Anyone get to the bottom of this?
Mine has always taken 2 pre-heats, new plugs (NGK) no difference, new fuel filter, no difference, no bubbles in clear fuel line check done, all fine.
It has a terrible hot start problem as well, this got better with the new fuel filter (less cranks, still more than it should be) now sadly it is back to original (terrible) after I changed a cracked injector pipe.
Also when cold it is seriously lumpy idle, not sure if that is relevant. Maybe pump timing/stretched chain?
Mine has always taken 2 pre-heats, new plugs (NGK) no difference, new fuel filter, no difference, no bubbles in clear fuel line check done, all fine.
It has a terrible hot start problem as well, this got better with the new fuel filter (less cranks, still more than it should be) now sadly it is back to original (terrible) after I changed a cracked injector pipe.
Also when cold it is seriously lumpy idle, not sure if that is relevant. Maybe pump timing/stretched chain?
All sorts of reasons for 2 cycles required but I suspect mainly pump timing not optimal. Lumpy at idle could be all sorts without some diagnostic gear. Quick wins would be filters, hoses, flush intercooler. MAP, maybe?
