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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 05:49 AM
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I hade an error message in dis and Inpa showing glow plug no 2 fault 4222. I have replaced all 6 plugs and when tested glow plug with multi meter it was sowing as faulty the oham reading was all over the place.
I have scanned it again and still showing glow plug no 2 same fault, could this be the glow plug controller or would it show all glow plugs down if that was at fault. any help would be appreciated.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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I have the same issue - replaced all six plugs and almost right away one was reported as bad.

The controllers are known for being a source of issues so I have another one ready to install when I get a few hours - its tight down there. I didn't have it when I changed the plugs.

Not really a running issue yet since it will regen fine with 5/6 working.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Thought it would not regen with a glow plug down as my dpf light keeps coming on so need to get controller ASAP. Just wasn't sure if a failed controller would only show one plug down, I really should have scanned it when manifold was off when I replaced plugs
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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I don't think a single bad glow plug is enough to stop regeneration.
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 03:05 AM
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A single glow plug failure will not stop regeneration. My car is one glow plug down and it's definitely regenerating.
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys.
Just replaced the controller today and all faults cleared, so just need it to regen, or force one manually.
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Old Oct 9, 2015 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lennox1
Hi


I hade an error message in dis and Inpa showing glow plug no 2 fault 4222. I have replaced all 6 plugs and when tested glow plug with multi meter it was sowing as faulty the oham reading was all over the place.


Thanks
John
Dear John, could you please explain a little more at what point did you checked with the Multi-meter? What are the expected values for the working glows?


I have a similar problem (error code is: 4203), so I want to understand how to check the glows before buying anything...


Thanks:
Tigran

Last edited by Tigr; Oct 9, 2015 at 05:16 AM.
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