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Diagnosis - Complaint Related Diagnostic Chart (Preglow System)

Complaint/Problem Possible cause Test step/Remedy 1)
Preglow indicator lamp does not light with glow/starter switch ON, engine can be started. Preglow indicator lamp. Instrument cluster (A1)
Preglow indicator lamp does not light, engine can not be started. Preglow control module (N14/2).
Voltage supply to preglow control module (N14/2) is missing.
23 15.0
Preglow indicator lamp lights up while driving for approx. 1 minute. Open circuit of glow plug 23 16.0
Preglow indicator lamp lights up while driving or lights intermittantly. Short circuit in preglow control module (N14/2). 23 15.0
Preglow indicator lamp lights up while driving or lights intermittantly. Communication fault between engine control module (IFI) (N3/7) and preglow control module (N14/2). 23 14.0
1) Observe Preparation for Test, see 22 .

Note regarding preglow current circuit:
A melt-down fuse is installed for each individual glow plug in the preglow control module (N14/2). With a short circuit in the glow plugs or the electrical wiring to the glow plugs, the current circuit is interrupted. The preglow control module (N14/2) must be replaced after the short circuit is eliminated.