MissRuby__
New Member
Iv got a series 3, 2.3 diseal and I'm having problems starting it. Iv got champion 1.7v glow plugs but they are not doing the job. Any ideas please??
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
check plugs work ,can be done with jump leads neg lead on plug body positive touching threaded end should go red quick ,fit good battery
MissRuby__
New Member
Iv had that tried, they work. Any other ideas? A higher voltage glow plug maybe??
rog8811
New Member
I have to assume these are the old series type, if so if any one of them is badly connected none will work.
Do you get the heater light come on on the dash when ignition in correct position?
If no check for continuity of the ballast resistor on the baulkhead. If that appears to be OK.......
If you have a meter you should be able to get a resistance reading between the earth wire connected to the plug at the front end of engine and the wire in from the ballast resistor at the back end.
Do you get the heater light come on on the dash when ignition in correct position?
If no check for continuity of the ballast resistor on the baulkhead. If that appears to be OK.......
If you have a meter you should be able to get a resistance reading between the earth wire connected to the plug at the front end of engine and the wire in from the ballast resistor at the back end.
MissRuby__
New Member
Cheers guys. They do work. I have to put a hot air gun in the air intake to start it every morning. Is a glow plug conversion something to think about??
