Sep 23, 2015 · Went to replace Glow Plug #4 as I got the dreaded check engine light and my OBD tool told me it was the reason. I had done one on the odd side before with no problem. However upon removing the inner fender I see that the steering shaft is in the way. I tried several different angles but can't...

Dec 4, 2016 · The glow plugs on Duramax engines have a history of seizing due to galvanic action and corrosion. When changing glow plugs on my LBZ, most of them came out with modest force; however, one was badly seized. It is important to use as little force as possible to reduce the chance of breaking the glow plug.

Jan 13, 2018 · Thought I'd throw out a report on today's project for anyone who has just bought a used Duramax and is thinking about replacing the glow plugs. It was easy. Put your mind at rest. Step 1: Get a jack that will lift the truck. My buddies wouldn't hold pressure and his 1.5 ton wouldn't lift the...

Jan 14, 2025 · 6.6 L Diesel, 3.0 L Diesel, and 1.6 L Diesel all use the EN-52074 Glow Plug Bore Reamer. Note; Whenever replacing a ceramic glow plug on a diesel engine, it is required to use a glow plug hole bore cleaning tool to remove the soot built up on the inside of the glow plug hole.

Oct 23, 2021 · Replacing glow plugs is one of the easier maint items to DIY. After you remove the fender liner to get to the glow plugs, at least replace the four on that side. And make sure you have extra nylon rivets, as at least one will break when you remove them. And my experience has been that if one glow plug fails, others will soon follow.

May 31, 2023 · I can't speak on the 17's as I have an '11 LML, but on my truck it's, literally, plug and play. I replaced the glow plug and the truck system does the rest when it is turned on and sees the glow plug is functioning properly.

Dec 24, 2024 · I have a 2008 LMM with codes for cylinders 4, 5 and 6 glow plug circuits open. I did some light digging online and found that it could be the glow plugs gone bad or the glow plug control module bad. The light first came on after I attempted a remote start. …

Sep 21, 2016 · A slow open glow plug is a plug that has internal open circuitry, and the tip of the plug is missing or damaged. If the diagnostics for P0671-P0678 led to a glow plug resistance of more than 1 ohm, replace all of the glow plugs.

May 6, 2020 · If I replaced the Glow Plug Control Module on my 2011 LML would I have take it to the dealer and get it programmed? Thanks for any help Bobby

Nov 19, 2015 · So I just got a 06 Silverado with 64k miles on it. The truck has good glow plugs now but I'm not sure when or if I should be expecting to change them soon. Will the truck throw a single plug specific code or do I have to resistance test all of them? Also do G61 plugs have issues with swelling...