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Glow Plug: Application and ID






Glow Plug Identification

CAUTION!
The ceramic glow plugs , are very sensitive to impacts and bending.

For this reason, do not use sheathed element glow plugs which have dropped (even from a height of approximately 2 cm) under any circumstances, even if no visible damage can be detected.

Installation instructions must be performed in sequence, otherwise there is a danger the plug breaks and will cause damage to the engine.

Visual Characteristics of Ceramic Glow Plugs





A - Ceramic glow plug

Phased stepping on tip (see magnified area) color coding - arrow -: white

B - Metal glow plug

Color code- arrow - : green