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Glow plug timer issue

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#1 ·
Ok guys so ive been trying to sus out the timer mod using the kemo timer an using this diagram as references... ive double checked all my wiring and relay and fuses

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I just recived my metal tip bosch glow plugs, an decided it would be better to do the timer first before fitting the new plugs

So as soon as i start it up, the green light comes on, is the red light switch suppose to come on as well?

And how do i know if the timer is actually working? Its lighting up green which i assume means its on, but not sure were from here, how do u set the timing and know how long it sets it for?

cheers
 
Discussion starter · #23 ·
Hey guys i am Just a simple electrician but I have just connected 2 of these "mine and a mates" and I just made the control circuit up as I went and I didn't have any problems with the kemo unit that a lot of you seem to be having.

So I have put the changes that I made to the circuit into the original diagram so that you can see if it works for you.

Dhuey

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Been Busy with uni, work an rebuilding my turbo civics bottom end.....

OK guys HUGE UPDATE! With regards to this new diagram, it works! BUT in saying Soooo....

My power source is from the Wiper motors power, i spliced it in, an thus there is always power source even when cranking... Originally i did try the battery terminals, but this left the Kemo always on constantly even when the car is off.. not good

Having it powered from wiper power is better option as it only turns on/off when the car keys are in an out

In order to get to that power, u need to splice the wiper motor loom to expose the 4-5 wires...

similar to this:

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It should be the only wire that has a red strip on it, indicating its positive feed wire!

but as it stands on, the only down side is the Kemo will only de-active once the keys are out and engine shut off... meaning the green light will turn off when the engine is turned off... It still gets the signal from the ecu to activate the timer

The timer runs as it should b minus the exception of it always being powered lol

hope this helps some one out!

Having no Glow plugs lighting up the last 3 weeks sucks ass!!!! Car runs pretty crap on cold idle, now it runs like a dream on start up! Needa swap to Metal tips asap

cheers
 
Discussion starter · #7 ·
Sorry for the delays guys been pretty hectic with uni work, just an update

Ok guys ive managed to get the thing to work, seems the relay was having issues, swapped it out with a 40 amp fog light relay, ANd now comes the next problem lol, i think ive got the newer version of the kemo, and with the added relay, its giving grief in some ways, im reading into the new thread about the different types of kemo

Once i put the ignition on, it lights up green, but no timer activated

Turn off

Put ignition back on, timer is active, SO, im assuming there is something else going on, as the timer should come on every time u put it into ignition before firing up

The kemo is wired straight onto the battery positive an negative, ive read so long as its a constant power supply, i should be fine