"Karl" <aufever@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Correct.
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> "randallbrink@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Although this has been covered extensively, I want to clarify some
>> information from earlier posts.
>>
>> My understanding is, that if you have the "loop type" (older) glow
>> plugs, AND your glow plug light comes on, then ALL of you glow plugs
>> must be working. I further understand that this is because the plugs
>> are wired in series, thus, one goes out, the light does NOT come on.
>>
>> I've gleaned every post hereon regarding the issue, and these are the
>> deductions I've made. The reason for the clarification is that I have
>> the old type and my glow plug lights just fine, and I want to verify
>> that I do not need to change glowplugs, if that is the case.
>>
>> Thanks, as always, for all information and advice.
>>
>>
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I changed my 240D to the newer type glow plugs and it starts after about
10
seconds of glow plug heating if the temp is above 30 F. 40 seconds if
colder
down to 10 F. I parked it when it started snowing. For the expense...about
$100.00 I would change the old loop type out just for the convenience.
Steve
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