New Holland 1715 glow plugs not working

   / New Holland 1715 glow plugs not working #1  

sdsherer

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MF 165
Not getting power to glow plugs. Also, dash glow plug indicator coil does not glow at all, so obviously no power. From the wiring diagram, it appears that both the glow plugs and the glow plug indicator are coming straight off the ignition switch. Is it safe to assume the problem is the ignition switch itself? All fuses seem to be OK (found 3 - 2 5A, and 1 15A.) Starter works fine, so ignition switch must be getting power.

Thinking it's the switch. Ordered a new one. Any other thoughts?

Thanks.

Steve
 
   / New Holland 1715 glow plugs not working
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Also, while I have your undivided attention, can you tell me what these relays or flashers, or whatever these boxes are (besides the fuses)? Thanks again.
 

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Not to back up, but are you certain the problem is not just with the timer? Try leaving the tractor in gear (so it will not crank), and turn the key, to engage the starter… Does the glow plugs indicator light light up?
 
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See if you're glow plug indicator is getting power in, then see if it's getting power out. Many older tractor used it as a dropping resistor to lower the battery voltage to the 10.5 volts required by the glow plugs. The nichrome wire tends to corrode at the terminals. These ends can be cleaned. Of course if the wire is burned in the middle the unit needs replaced.
 
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See if you're glow plug indicator is getting power in, then see if it's getting power out. Many older tractor used it as a dropping resistor to lower the battery voltage to the 10.5 volts required by the glow plugs. The nichrome wire tends to corrode at the terminals. These ends can be cleaned. Of course if the wire is burned in the middle the unit needs replaced.
Right, I had the wrong description (deleted post) for a 1715. The relays are flasher and safety (neutral start) relays. No timer.
It does have the old style glow plug circuit and is very straight forward. Ignition to glow plug coil to glow plugs.
 
   / New Holland 1715 glow plugs not working #6  
If you need a new indicator / dropping resistor I purchased one awhile back on eBay. My biggest problem was finding one for a four cylinder tractor. It seems most diesels are three cylinder.
 
   / New Holland 1715 glow plugs not working
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So, I got the 1715 working yesterday and I got lucky because it did turn out that putting a new switch in caused things to work. Thanks for all the useful suggestions.
 

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