GregL
New Member
Hi,
First post... first Mercedes...
2008. R-Class. 320 CDI V6. Lovelly car, just wont start...
Symptoms:
1. Takes a long time to start.
2. No Glow Plug Light
Checked Already:
1. Volts at the Glow Plug Relay = 12V full time
2. Volts at Glow Plug = 10V then almost immediately 2V
3. Brand new Glow Plug Relay fitted = same 10V then almost immediately 2v
Conclusion:(and I am NO mechanic at all!) it looks like the Relay is being told that the engine is at a good temperature and that the glow plugs are not needed.
Question...(at last) Is there an thermostat that provides information to the relay? It would seem to me it would have to be an outside temperature sensor. But I have no idea.
Any help greatly appreciated... this forum has helped me get as far as I have, but I cannot find reference to the location/existence of an ambient sensor, if in fact there is one!
Cheers,
Greg
First post... first Mercedes...
2008. R-Class. 320 CDI V6. Lovelly car, just wont start...
Symptoms:
1. Takes a long time to start.
2. No Glow Plug Light
Checked Already:
1. Volts at the Glow Plug Relay = 12V full time
2. Volts at Glow Plug = 10V then almost immediately 2V
3. Brand new Glow Plug Relay fitted = same 10V then almost immediately 2v
Conclusion:(and I am NO mechanic at all!) it looks like the Relay is being told that the engine is at a good temperature and that the glow plugs are not needed.
Question...(at last) Is there an thermostat that provides information to the relay? It would seem to me it would have to be an outside temperature sensor. But I have no idea.
Any help greatly appreciated... this forum has helped me get as far as I have, but I cannot find reference to the location/existence of an ambient sensor, if in fact there is one!
Cheers,
Greg