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How to Check the Glow Plugs Opel Frontera A

Glow Plug, Check

.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Glow plug - remove contact rail.

.D. ICON07.tif0,750,75tiff;; Measure

Glow plug for continuity - use ohmmeter.

Replace glow plug if resistance is incorrect - approx. 0.9 ohms.
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.D. ICON06.tif0,750,75tiff;; Inspect

Glow plug for correct operation - connect glow plug briefly to battery; one cable to plug casing and a second to connection thread.

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Glow test may only be carried out for short period of time (until glow range is recognized) to avoid damaging glow plug.

.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Glow plug.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)
Glow plug - 23 Nm / 17 lbf ft.