A picture of my fried Glow Plug Card

[raf32]

I checked continuity of glow plugs and it passed. I then yanked my card to discover this, argh! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/raf32/glowplugcard.jpg?t=1297118811
How do I put a manual switch to heat the glow plugs, there is no way I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a card.

 

[emmado22]

$500? a guy on here just bought one from another guy on here for $50. No kidding...

 

[cmroles]

I checked continuity of glow plugs and it passed. I then yanked my card to discover this, argh! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/raf32/glowplugcard.jpg?t=1297118811
How do I put a manual switch to heat the glow plugs, there is no way I'm paying $500 for a card.

That board may be repairable if you have a little electronic knowledge (or know someone who does).

The component that fried is likely available from a Radio Shack (assuming you have one that still sells actual electronics and not just cell phones), and the burned traces can be patched with some small jumper wires soldered in. We used to do this on commo gear all the time when I was in the Service.


May be able to fix for only a few bucks, you never know!

 

[dstang97]

buy a new one from antennaclimber. I hate my push button.

 

[mistaken1]

Contact antennaclimber he has new ones for $<150.

 

[raf32]

Here is a pic of the other side of the card, if it can be repaired I'm happy to pay.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/raf32/gpcard.jpg?t=1297120356

 

[dstang97]

i believe thats what happens when you have multiple bad glow plugs and the working ones get more voltage and blow the card. Thats why a 12v GPR supply is a good choice.

 

[raf32]

Does anyone know what the Radio Shack part is in this pic?

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/raf32/gpcard.jpg?t=1297120568

 

[dstang97]

I tried to repair mine but could not find the correct resistor at radio shack. I was told it is a 24v 1watt resistor.

 

[raf32]

My options are:
Buy another card, not sure of price.
Repair card, not sure if anyone here can fix it yet.
Put in a manual switch to heat the glow plugs?

 

[doghead]

One more option, learn to use the search function.

Alot has been posted on all the issues in thread, educate yourself.

 

[tanhmmwv]

do the manual switch. you will not regret it.
if you buy a new card or repair the old one, buy 2, this issue will happen again.,

 

[Warthog]

Just add a manual switch AND get/fix the new card. That way you will have a backup system in place.

 

[lindyp38]

$500? A guy on here just bought one from another guy on here for $50. No kidding...

i agree....

This site..rocks...

Pm me for further info.....

 

[DokWatson]

I have a glow plug card on Ebay right now

 

[1stSarge]

Don’t waste your money, and don’t do the bypass unless its for a backup like Warthog said. .

That is the typical Z4 failure. Look at this thread http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/62606-86-6-2-glow-plug-module-repair-3.html post #26, I detailed why this happens.

It is usually a simple fix. If you pay shipping, I can probably fix it for free.

PM me for contact info.

 

[raf32]

I put in the manual switch and it's running again.
I hold the switch for 15-20 seconds, hope this is the right time.
I would also like to get my card repaired by 1stSarge, send me your info please.

 

[ssgtcampbell77]

Hey, theres a guy on here who recently posted that he has access to a bunch of these cards and it sounds like he can get them for a low price. Check the Forums...somewhere in the first 8-10 pages.

 

[ssgtcampbell77]

This is the guy who posted the Glow Plug Card thread - tgtaylor64 Search him and see if he has any.

 

[1stSarge]

Wrong ones...