Pinpoint Test AF: Glow Plug System: Introduction

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NOTE: The wait-to-start indicator ON time is independent from the glow plug control module (GPCM).

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle batteries are fully charged prior to carrying out the glow plug monitor self-test.

NOTE: Regeneration may occur during normal operation. During regeneration, diagnostic procedures may display biased values. If a regeneration occurs during diagnostic procedures, allow the process to complete before continuing diagnostics.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

harness circuits: glow plug, CAN2+, CAN2-, PWRGND, VBATT, and VPWR
glow plugs
GPCM

Fig 1: Identifying Glow Plug Control Module-A (GPCM-A) Connector
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Fig 2: Identifying Glow Plug Control Module-B (GPCM-B) Connector

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Fig 3: Identifying Glow Plug Control Module-C (GPCM-C) Connector

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Fig 4: Identifying Powertrain Control Module-B (PCM-B) Connector

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