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Glow Plugs

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The glow plugs are heaters in each of the cylinders that turn ON, they are pulse-width modulated when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position prior to starting the engine. The ECM remains pulsing the glow plugs a short time after starting, then are turned OFF.

A Wait to Start lamp on the instrument panel provides information on engine starting conditions. The Wait to Start lamp will not illuminate during post-start glow plug operation.