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Cable Getting Hot

krc37
krc37
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Hi. I have an 06 mondeo tdci 130. I've just changed the water pump on it and power steering pump. To get them out OK I had it disconnect a wire that's held on by a nut that attaches to the glow plugs. Now. When I start the engine it starts to smoke in its getting blooming hot any ideas a what the wire does it it's function and why it's getting hot. Please help it's driving me mad

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    It's most likely the feed to the glow plugs. Is the connection clean and tight?

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    I've cleaned it yes it only had power for about 30 - 45 seconds so sounds like power to glow plugs but it's baffling me

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    I'm not sure what your baffled about to be honest lol.

    The glow plugs aid cold starting and also stay on for a short period to help lower emissions - they don't run constantly.

    Hope that helps?

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    But surely the cable where the nut is shouldn't smoke

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    How do I post a pic?

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    It shouldn't be smoking, you have a fault and potential risk of fire.

    are you using web or mobile version of the site? Web version you can go to more reply options next to post button.

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    This area is where I'm talking about

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    If the connection looks ok I would be disconnecting the wiring and checking the resistance of each plug. Perhaps one is pulling a lot more current than it should be.

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