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Fixes
1 resultABL difficult cold starting or poor glow operation
Engines: 1.9 Diesel · ABL
Symptom
Hard cold starting, extended cranking or signs that the glow system is not operating normally on an ABL diesel.
First checks
Check the glow-system strip fuse and supply first. Confirm voltage reaches the glow plugs when pre-glow is commanded. Check relay J52 and the glow plugs. If the commanded glow period is wrong, investigate the temperature input and ABL glow-control system rather than changing plugs blindly.
Likely / confirmed cause
Loss of power through the glow circuit, a failed fuse, relay, glow plug or control/temperature input can reduce or prevent pre-glow. The ABL uses a dedicated glow-control arrangement that drives relay J52.
Confirmed fix
Repair the failed part identified by testing, such as the strip fuse, wiring, relay or defective glow plug, then confirm the glow circuit draws current and operates for the expected cold-start period.
Useful parts / references
Glow relay J52, strip fuse and four glow plugs. Confirm the exact relay/control arrangement for the vehicle before ordering parts.
Parts Library: NGK Y-918J glow plug. Check glow fuse, relay and wiring before replacing parts.
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