Glow plugs are installed on many diesel engines to help with cold starts. They usually fail because of corrosion, overheating, mechanical damage, or metal fatigue, and their failure can cause a variety of problems. The easiest way to test a glow plug is by using a clamp-meter, though digital multimeters can also do the job, and glow-plug testers also work.
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Most battery testers have two clips (or test leads), you first attach these to the battery’s terminals (connectors), then you press a button (or switch), and a few seconds later, the tester displays or prints a result indicating the battery’s condition. The details of how you use a battery tester depends on what kind of battery you have, the electrical system it is connected to, and which tester you plan to use. Some battery testers require disconnecting the battery from the vehicle, while others have different limitations. Most battery testers only work on one, or a few different types of batteries. We describe how to use five different battery testers below:
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The GTC505 is a complete ignition system analyzer, compatible with all common types of spark ignition systems.
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This video shows an FF310 FaultFinder being used to trace a short circuit in a 1995 Honda Civic Coupe. The FF310T (transmitter) is connected to the circuit via the (included) fuse socket connectors, and the FF310R (receiver) is used to track the wire through the interior panels, into the trunk (boot).
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This video is a tutorial on how to test a coil on plug system with the TA500 multisystem ignition analyzer.
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