Flashing heater plug light.

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mikepvr
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Flashing heater plug light.

Post by mikepvr » Sat Sep 07, 2013 12:20 pm

I have just fitted a new cylinder head, due to a crack inside number three exhaust post. Engine starts well and heater plug light acts as it should. Took it out for a test drive, water temp gauge rose to it's normal position and stayed there however after approx 5 miles the heater plug light started flashing and when I turned the engine off the cooling fan continued for about 5 mins. when checking the water level in the header tank it had ejected some water. Any ideas
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Re: Flashing heater plug light.

Post by dom_e » Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:51 pm

Air lock in the coolant? Was it bled as per the instructions on YouTube?

I wouldn't have thought that would cause the heater plug light to flash though.
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Re: Flashing heater plug light.

Post by the laird » Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:51 pm

Are the glow plugs new?
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Re: Flashing heater plug light.

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Re: Flashing heater plug light.

Post by Northern Bongolow » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:05 pm

thinking about this more--------------.
is the glow plug rail shorting out on the top of the fuel link pipes from the injectors. check for rubbing carefully.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/glow-plug-rai ... 2a3119bf0e.

when fitted wrongly this take a while to rub the plastic insulation off, then shorts, the front fans coming on is usual for the ignition off/direct short or low battery volts state.
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Re: Flashing heater plug light.

Post by mikepvr » Sun Sep 08, 2013 1:22 am

Thanks everyone, the system was bled correctly and level has settled. The flashing light now only happens occasionally, so will check for shorting etc.
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