Glow plug light will not go off

2615 David · Feb 15, 2016

Almost 11 years with my 2615 gear, it's been nearly flawless. Today this issue, when I went to start it the glow plug light wouldn't shut off. So I let it stay on what I thought would be long enough to allow it to start and then unplugged the relay and started it not feeling like leaving glow plugs energized while running was good. I believe the system has a module or controller depending on your preference for description and a relay. My guess is the timer function is part of the controller/module and for whatever reason it is getting stuck and I need to replace it. The relay only switches the power on and off to the glow plugs is also my guess. Am I on the right track? if so where's a good place to order this online? Thanks, David.

Jabonee · Feb 16, 2016

2615 David said:
Almost 11 years with my 2615 gear, it's been nearly flawless. Today this issue, when I went to start it the glow plug light wouldn't shut off. So I let it stay on what I thought would be long enough to allow it to start and then unplugged the relay and started it not feeling like leaving glow plugs energized while running was good. I believe the system has a module or controller depending on your preference for description and a relay. My guess is the timer function is part of the controller/module and for whatever reason it is getting stuck and I need to replace it. The relay only switches the power on and off to the glow plugs is also my guess. Am I on the right track? if so where's a good place to order this online? Thanks, David.

Did the GP light go out when you pulled the relay?

2615 David · Feb 19, 2016

Sorry for delay in reply. Busy, you know how it can go. Yes, light goes right out.

Soundguy · Feb 19, 2016

Hope the relay is cheap.

1 more test.

Make sure it I the relay, and not the circuit controlling relay.

Ohm meter and some test leads to +/- will tell you.

Check contacts with field powered and not powered