4) Operation
Glow plug is installed in the cylinder head. It enhances the cold starting performance and reduces
the exhaust gas during cold starting.
(1) Operation
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Pre-Glow: Step 1
If normal communication with the ECU is established 2 seconds after the power is supplied to the
IGN terminal from the battery, the GCU supplies the battery power to raise the temperature of the
glow plug to 1000℃ by the pre-heating request from the engine ECU before starting.
- The time for pre-heating is controlled by the ECU.
Coolant
temperature
Operating time
Pre-
heating
Operating
conditions
1.
If the input power (VB) is 11.5 V or less, the GCU supplies the battery power for arrival time
(T1).
2.
If the input power (VB) is greater than 11.5 V, the GCU supplies the voltage of 11.5 V for arrival
time (T1).
The time for pre-heating by coolant temperature can vary slightly depending on e.g. other
vehicle operation elements.
-30°C
-25°C
-20°C
28 s
25 s
15 s
- IGN: ON
- B+: below 15.2 V
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1.
Duty control area:
2.
Between 5 and 100%
3.
Frequency: 20 Hz
Duty ratio = (RMS voltage)²
(Battery voltage)²
-10°C
-5°C
5 s
2 s
- Time-out
Stop
- IGN: OFF
conditions
- when engine cranking
10-7
0°C
20°C
2 s
0 s