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How to Test Regulations the Quick on Preheating System Opel Frontera A

Engine Electrics ~191 words

Quick On Start Preheating System, Checking Diagnosis

This procedure is not and is not meant to be, exhaustive and as such should only be used as a guideline to the most probable sequence and possible failure modes.

The following is a fuller description of column titles:

Vehicle Status:

The operational state of the vehicle and particularly the engine. Whether the ignition is switched on and if the engine is running etc.

Engine Coolant:

The temperature of the engine coolant, either above or below 0 °C.

Indication:

Reference to the action of either the glow indicator or one of the relays.

OK:

If YES then action of indicator or relay is correct, no further operations are required on this path.

If NO then proceed to CHECK ITEM and from there to TROUBLESHOOTING.

Check Item:

Refers to main item to be checked, whether the item is working properly. Proceed to either OK No or OK Yes.

OK:

Either YES or NO, proceed to relevant item in TROUBLESHOOTING.

Troubleshooting:

Guideline to the most probable sequence and possible failure.

Quick On Start Preheating System, Checking Diagnosis

Vehicle StatusEngineIndicationOK Check ItemOK Trouble Shooting
Coolant
Engine stationaryBelowGlow indicator lights forNo Check bulbNo Replace bulb.
0 °C / 32 °F3.5 seconds
Yes Check harness connections
Replace controller
Glow relay closesNo Check relay for operationNo Replace relay
Yes Check harness connections Replace controller
Engine started after glow indicator goes outBelow 0 °C / 32 °FGlow relay remains closed for 18 seconds after engine startNo Check relay for operationNo Replace relay
Yes Check harness connections Replace controller
Engine stationary, ignition on, then engine startedAbove
0 °C / 32 °FGlow indicator lights for 3.5 seconds.No Check coolant temperature switchNo Check harness connections Replace controller
Glow relay remains openYes Check harness connections