Glow Plugs Keep Quiting

Use this forum for technical questions regarding tow vehicles.

Moderators: Mike Clay, Olbird

Post Reply
User avatar
LuvRving
Posts: 323
Joined: Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:04 am
Location: Canada Newfoundland Port Aux Basques
Cardinal Owners: Cardinal 3030RS
Location: Canada Newfoundland Port Aux Basques

Glow Plugs Keep Quiting

Post by LuvRving »

Since June 2nd. I've had to replace 2 glow plugs. The engine light comes on and the garage has replaced number 4 on June 2nd and number 5 today. They wouldn't or couldn't let me speak to the mechanic about the implications for towing etc with a faulty glow plug. Can anyone tell me if the glow plug is only to assist in starting the engine or are there other issues such as loss of power etc. The truck seems to perform well on the way to the dealership. I haven't had a glow plug fail while towing.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge of glow plugs.
Joe and Yvonne
2012 GMC 3500HD CC SRW D/A 4X4 Curt Q24
2012 Cardinal 3030RS
Nights camped 2012 - 119, 2013 - 108, 2014 - 112, 2015 - 121


The cares of tomorrow can wait until this day is done.
User avatar
Mike Clay
Council, Administrator
Posts: 13245
Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:53 am
Location: Oregon Gresham
Cardinal Owners: 2016 3850RL Estate
Skype ID: Mike-Clay
Location: Oregon Gresham

Re: Glow Plugs Keep Quiting

Post by Mike Clay »

Only for starting in cold weather as far as I know. They shut off pretty quick and stay off while the truck is warm.
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32

Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
Roger
Posts: 445
Joined: Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:10 am
Location: Michigan Goodrich
Cardinal Owners: 2005 30TS
Location: Michigan Goodrich

Re: Glow Plugs Keep Quiting

Post by Roger »

The glow plugs only are used for cold start. I had 2 of them go in a couple of weeks last year. I would not be worried except that with the SES light already lit you won't know if something else goes wrong.
Roger & Joy
2005 30TS
Morryde pin box
Morryde SRE4000 suspension
2007 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
User avatar
EAW
Posts: 1333
Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:40 am
Location: Illinois Nauvoo
Cardinal Owners: 2005 Cardinal 31RKT
Skype ID: eaward49
Location: Illinois Nauvoo

Re: Glow Plugs Keep Quiting

Post by EAW »

LuvRving wrote:Can anyone tell me if the glow plug is only to assist in starting the engine or are there other issues such as loss of power etc. The truck seems to perform well on the way to the dealership. I haven't had a glow plug fail while towing.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge of glow plugs.
I had a glow plug fail while on our way to the Florida Keys last year. Towed all the way from Missouri with no loss of power. :thumbrt: What the others said is spot on.
Earnie, Penny, and Roxie
2005 Cardinal 31 RKT with many mods.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Denali 4WD LB SWR w/DuraMax, 10spd Allison

"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Mark Twain
Post Reply