[Vwdiesel] Glow plug circuit questions

[Roger Brown]

Tony and Lillie wrote:
> I have a few questions about the specifics of the glow plug circuit. Patient is a 1982 VW Jetta 2-door non-turbo. It currently has a push botton hooked to a ford starter solonoid that opperates the glow plugs. I want to put it back to original.
> 
> 1. Where is the original glow plug relay located?
> 2. What senses the temperature for the glow plugs to turn on, and where is it located?
> 3. What determines the length of the glow plug cycle, and where is it located?
> 
> I'm basically rewiring most of the car, as the wiring is pretty bad in it. So, I figured I'd take the oppertunity to fix this as well.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Tony Hoffman

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    Roger