Glow system not working

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Glow system not working

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Hi guys,

My glow system isn't engaging when I go to start the van up. It worked fine a week ago with the standard two clichs, then a few days ago - nothing.
It starts fine when the block heater is plugged in, and the battery is reading 12.7 V.

Took out all the glow plugs - oily but them seem to look fine after I cleaned them up. Took everything that's a part of the system to see what's stopping the clicks form happening. All looks fine to me, but I would love some other opinions/suggestions.
I'm pretty sure it's not the temp sensor, as even with a hot engine the glow system worked (it just clicked twice super quickly).

All help is appreciated! I'm in fernie, otherwise she would have been in the shop by now :)

(also super not tech savy - i've learned all this these past few days from scouring the boards)
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coolant sensor for the ECU
coolant sensor for the ECU
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circuit board (two capacitors look to be a bit leaky? middle small black one, and mid-right round black one)
circuit board (two capacitors look to be a bit leaky? middle small black one, and mid-right round black one)
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cleaned glow plugs
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Re: Glow system not working

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You didn't mention it.. but did you check the fuse?
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Re: Glow system not working

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vstrom wrote:You didn't mention it.. but did you check the fuse?
where would that be?
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rockyturtle wrote:
vstrom wrote:You didn't mention it.. but did you check the fuse?
where would that be?

To be honest Im not sure.. I've havent had to look for mine yet. But I'm sure there is one. Start by looking at the fuse panel on the driver's side and see if any are burnt out. There should also be a fuse or two at or near the battery.. check those too.
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Post by FalcoColumbarius »

This may help as well: http://www.delica.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=94&t=15336

It's located in "L300 Dedicated Category Reference Forum » The Engine & Engine Electrical".

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thanks guys - some of these posts I haven't seen yet!
finally have time this weekend to give it another go, and I'll let you know how it goes
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