Author Topic: Looking for glow plug relay info (Read 3008 times)

jackbombay · « **on:** January 19, 2005, 09:34:53 pm »

I'll need to set up a glow plug relay when I swap the TD into my quantum. The Audi TD is a 5 banger, but I would imagine a 1.6/1.9 GP relay could handle the extra GP.

So where could I get one? Is a wrecker my best bet?

What does the GP relay need for info? Coolant temp and power in and out?

jackbombay · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2005, 07:56:43 pm »

Well there are fast and slow glow plugs appearantly, since there are already GPs in the motor how do I know what type they are so I can get the correct GP relay?

Patrick · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2005, 02:22:03 am »

Part number on the glow plug should tell you. I saw a listing somewhere (this site?) that said which one was which, and what number the matching relays were. Good luck finding it! :roll:

janb · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2005, 10:13:07 am »

general rule of thumb "brass is fast" (theaded end of plug) silver is slow(aluminum) but, I recently got some 'stainless' end fast ones; also the tips (heat element) of fast are usually tapered, but slow are full dia to rounded tip

I suggest using a starter 'push button' in place of a relay, and an indicator light from buss bar, at least you will know when it's working 8} :?