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Glow plug

All you need to know about glow plugs

The glow plug is part of the electrical system. This part is used in diesel engines to make sure that appropriate heat is present for starting the combustion process. 

Types of glow plugs

  • According to the material of spiral:
    • Metal
    • Ceramics
  • According to shape
    • Open
      • Installed at a given distance to the injector
      • It has short life span
    • Closed
      • Installed in a housing, which is resistant to high temperatures
      • Characterised by long operating life
    • According to position
      • In the vortex or in the combustion chamber where the combustion chamber is separated
      • In the combustion chamber itself, where the chambers cannot be separated
    • According to extent of heating
        • Cold
        • Average
        • Hot
        • Very hot

Signs of faulty glow plugs

  • Inappropriate operation of the engine
  • The engine would not start
  • The sensor of glow plug does not light
  • Coloured exhaust gas

Reasons of faulty glow plugs

  • Faulty fuel supply and injection
  • Faulty ignition system
  • Damaged thread or plug connection
  • Too high voltage
  • Inadequate operation of injector

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