Glow Plug System

Engine speed sender G28

Diesel direct injection system

control unit J248

Glow plug relay

J52

Glow plugs Q6

SP 16-61

Coolant temperature sender G62

A high pressure and high temperature are produced in the combustion chamber during the
compression phase. This has a major impact on the combustion process. The heat dissipation is low as a result of the small surface area of the combustion chamber. Preglowing is
only necessary at low temperatures.
A basic distinction is made between three glow phases:

Preglow period
Glow period
Afterglow period

Controlling the system

The glow plug system is controlled by the electronic control unit. Preglowing is activated only
if the coolant temperature is below +10C.
The preglow period is all the longer, the colder the coolant.
Preglowing is followed by a glow period of 5 seconds.
Afterglowing is activated at coolant temperatures below +20C when the engine is started for
a period of about 30 seconds. In total, an afterglow period of 90 seconds is possible, depending on the coolant temperature. Afterglowing is switched off once engine speed is greater
than 2500 rpm.

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