[Vwdiesel] multiple glow-plug cycles

[Roger Brown]

Rolf Pechukas wrote:
> hey all
> I drive a 93 EuroVan diesel (Canadian)
> wondering if it's a bad idea to hit the glow plugs more than once before
> trying to start up
> in this cold cold it helps the engine start right up but I worry about
> burning out the plugs or something
> thots?

I imagine 2 cycles may not hurt much, but the need for multiple glow cycles is usually my first clue that one glow (or more)
plug has burned out.  The plugs will stay on for many seconds after the dash light goes out.  You can hear the relay click when
they actually shut off, they should also be energized while cranking the starter.

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