Glow Plug System – 2.2L Duratorq-TDCi (88kW/120PS) - Puma/2.2L
303-07B-4
303-07B-4
Duratorq-TDCi (96kW/130PS) - Puma/2.2L Duratorq-TDCi (110kW/150PS) - Puma
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Item
Part
Description
Number
1
Glow plug indicator lamp
2
Glow plug(s)
3
Glow plug wire
4
Glow plug relay
Glow Plugs
The glow plugs are located in the side of the
cylinder head and aid engine starting and
efficiency. The glow plugs and the glow plug
indicator lamp are controlled by the powertrain
control module (PCM).
The glow plugs preheat the combustion chambers,
which aids cold starting. During the preheat stage,
the PCM receives an engine temperature signal
from the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor
and this determines the preheat time. The lower
the temperature, the longer the preheat time. There
is a maximum preheat time of 8 seconds at -20°C
or lower. At temperatures above 80°C there is no
preheat phase.
Once the engine has started, the glow plugs enter
an after-glow phase. The after-glow phase helps
to improve idling and reduce hydrocarbon
emissions through more efficient combustion just
after starting. The after-glow phase only operates
at engine speeds below 2500 RPM, above that,
the after-glow phase is interrupted to increase the
durability of the glow plugs. There is a maximum
after-glow time of 30 seconds at -20°C or lower.
At temperatures above 50°C there is no after-glow
phase.
Glow Plug System – 2.2L Duratorq-TDCi (88kW/120PS) - Puma/2.2L
303-07B-5
303-07B-5
Duratorq-TDCi (96kW/130PS) - Puma/2.2L Duratorq-TDCi (110kW/150PS) - Puma
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Glow Plug System
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical
damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
œ Fuse(s)
œ Relay
œ Wiring harness
œ Electrical connector(s)
œ Glow plug(s)
œ Glow plug wire
œ Powertrain control module (PCM)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported
concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the
symptom and refer to WDS to diagnose the
system.