gc2310 dash lights & glow plugs

[johnybztr]

What's up all, I got a used 2006 gc2310 about a year ago and it always started fine but we had a few cold mornings and I think my glow plugs are not working . Should I be turning the key to the left? When I do there is no noice or lights, I am thinking a light should light up and go out when it is ready to start? Thx

 

[bakerg]

You turn your key to the right, just enough as to not to engage starter. There is no factory light installed. Depending on the temp I have held the glow plugs on up to 40 seconds before starting. See link below as to how the guys have installed a glow plug light.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...3-gc-series-owner-upgrades-modifications.html

 

[irvingj]

?? Mine's a 2007, the key is turned to the left (and held for the desired time) for glow plugs, then to the right to start.... but I also have no glow plug indicator light.

 

[DaveCQE]

I have a 2004 GC2310, my key turns to the left (counter clockwise) for the glow plug position, and I am told the glow plugs stay on as long as the key is held in this position. I had to go 40 sec. to start the tractor.

This season I had a problem where it wouldn't start in the cold temperatures so I had a professional come to diagnose the problem. He told me the problem was the glow plugs, so he replaced them and said it needed a new relay since the new glow plugs were higher amperage. I had sticker shock with the price of parts-3 glow plugs for $210 and the relay was $180, do these part prices sound correct?

 

[ray66v]

I have a 2004 GC2310, my key turns to the left (counter clockwise) for the glow plug position, and I am told the glow plugs stay on as long as the key is held in this position. I had to go 40 sec. to start the tractor.

This season I had a problem where it wouldn't start in the cold temperatures so I had a professional come to diagnose the problem. He told me the problem was the glow plugs, so he replaced them and said it needed a new relay since the new glow plugs were higher amperage. I had sticker shock with the price of parts-3 glow plugs for $210 and the relay was $180, do these part prices sound correct?

How many hours on the machine?

I can tell you, no one I know of on TBN, has ever experienced a single glow plug failure on a GC, let alone all of them.

Not saying it isn't possible. But, you would be the first one. So, I am not too sure.

40 seconds would not be unusual if it is very cold.

 

[DaveCQE]

The machine only has about 650 hrs on it.

 

[DaveCQE]

Any idea where the relay would be located? I was looking around the machine for new parts but didn't see any new electrical components.

 

[ray66v]

My guess is under the dash.

You should be able to listen for it, when you turn on the glow plugs.

 

[DaveCQE]

Thanks Ray! I will take a look there.

 

[MFRED]

I have seen glow plug failures, only twice, but it does happen. However, I'm pretty sure that glow plug relay is no where near $180. 3 glow plugs would be expensive, probably not $210 either though. Did he charge dealer pricing? sounds like he marked them up too? Have you changed your battery ever?