Here's the situation. No glow light. Bulb in Dash works.

5 new Bosch Glow Plugs. Holes reamed.
All wiring in good shape.
Glow Light bulb in dash works
Before and after Glow Plugs car starts after about 5 to 6 seconds of cranking from a cold start

Its been a while since my last Diesel Benz, so is this average time for a start? Is the glow plug relay bad?

For WHunter. All Parts Express sells the relay and plug combo, but can just the relay be obtained minus the cost of the glow plugs?

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Check for voltage at plugs with key in glow position. If no voltage, check strip fuse in relay. Report back.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Thanks. Will check voltage tonight. Fuse strip is intact when I checked the other day.

With a properly functioning glow system, how many seconds is the typical crank?

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That seems like it's taking way too long to start...I doubt your glow plugs are glowing.

Like the others have said, make sure the plugs are getting 12V. If they aren't, it's either the relay, wiring, or the strip fuse.

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2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles

Turns out that it was in fact the relay. I tested by swapping out one from the car of a family member. Replacement on order.

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Did you rule out poor connections at the strip fuse?

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

These GP Relays have a habbit of hitting the just randomly.

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1983 Euro 240D 277K
2016 Mazda 6
Coming Soon, 2013 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
Formers:
2012- Mazda 3
2007 Outlander- complete pile
1995 E300 Diesel 208K
2007 VW Passat 2.0T 63K SOLD
2003 Jaguar X-type 3.0 Sport Sold 04/11 w/88K
2009 Lexus RX350 9061 miles. Sold 04/09
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS:Totaled Sept.,09 @ 24,000
2003 Infiniti I35 58K Sold
1984 300 turbo diesel 222K

Yep, I nearly pulled my hair out chasing a charging/drain issue. I swapped the GP relay with a new one from Fastlane and all has been well since.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Glow plug relay
MB# 001 545 98 32

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Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
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Thanks. It seems that the relay with the glow plugs is cheaper than the ones without. I would have purchased that one, but I have no need for the extra glowplugs now. What would be the cost of the package of the relay with glow plugs, minus the glow plugs?

What is the difference amongst the relays shown?

Thanks!

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What would be the cost of the package of the relay with glow plugs, minus the glow plugs?

What is the difference amongst the relays shown?
Answer: very little.

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https://whunter.carrd.co/

Prototype R&D/testing:
Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
2003 Volvo V70

https://www.boldegoist.com/