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Glow Plugs - Avoiding Damage

84VW03
Applies To All Diesel


All years
Group


28
Subject Diesel Glow Plugs


Part Identifier 2884

Key Points Avoiding damage to glow plugs


C
Number

84-01

April 16, 1984
To avoid glow plug damage from excessive voltage, DO NOT operate glow plug system while charging battery with external battery charger.


If using jumper cables to start Diesel equipped vehicles, external power source must not exceed vehicle system voltage (max. 13.5 V)