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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996SPORTVAN VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 45 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 6.5L DIESEL.)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHARTSDTC 29, GLOW PLUG RELAY CIRCUIT FAULTNOTES
1996 Chevrolet Sportvan Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y

DTC 29, Glow Plug Relay Circuit Fault: Notes

1996 Chevrolet Sportvan Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 YSECTION Notes
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Glow plug system is used to assist in providing heat required to begin combustion during engine starting at cold ambient temperatures. Glow plugs are heated before and during cranking, as well as initial engine operation. PCM controls glow plugs by sending a battery voltage signal. PCM will default to hard start. DTC 29 will set when:

  • Glow plugs are commanded on and glow plug voltage is less than .8 volt.

Or

  • Glow plugs are off and glow plug voltage is greater than .8 volt.

Or

  • System voltage exceeds glow plug voltage by 2 volts.
    NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. This step determines if DTC 29 is result of a hard failure.
  2. Scan tester may not display system voltage. It is important that PCM is cycling voltage on and off indicating PCM is okay.
  3. This step checks relay feed circuit.
  4. This step checks relay ground.
  5. This step will determine if an open is present in glow plug relay control circuit.
  6. This step checks relay and wiring.
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