Quantcast
Jump to content

Glowplug circuit meltdown! Why?

snowboy

By snowboy
in Kawasaki UTV SxS Forum

 Share

Recommended Posts

snowboy Newbie

snowboy

Posted
Posted

I turned on the glowplugs of the Mule 4010 this morning and within a few seconds smoke was coming out from the engine compartment. I turned the key off and lifted the back to find that a wire had melted it's way through the vinyl insulation and through the outer plastic sheath.

Can anyone tell me what happened to cause this?

I think I will start by pulling the three glow plugs to see if they are fried. What resistance should they test to be okay?

Has anyone else had this happen? What did you find to have caused this?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
snowboy Newbie

snowboy

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Good Call

It turned out that the Relay for the glow plugs is also associated with the horn (of all things!). The horn had a dead short. When I turned the glow plugs on it burned the indicator wire for the glow plugs and ruined the relay. Oh yeah, and it blew the fuse too!

:)

It is a good thing it was fused circuit, huh?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Similar Topics

    • Ermd ttk
      UTV Odes Ravager 1000cc - Strange noise from the back
      By Ermd ttk
      Hello friends,
      I got my ODES Ravager UTV yesterday and after a couple of hours of driving when I go downhill I heard a strange loud noise a couple of times, like a gear skipping or maybe something from the differential.
      It doesn't always happen and when it does it is heard for a few seconds and then it goes away and everything works normally, I'm worried if there could be some major malfunction or what could be the problem if someone can help me?
      Thanks a lot.
       
    • Travis
      Kawasaki Mule 550,520,500 Complete service manual
      By Travis
      View File Kawasaki Mule 550,520,500 Complete service manual
      This is a complete service manual for the Kawasaki Mule 500,520 and 550 models.
      Topics  covered include Brakes, Steering, Electrical system, suspension and fuel system. As well as engine repair procedures and Transmission/Final Drive procedures.
       
      ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
      If you need more information about the engine this manual linked below is chock full of information.
      Thanks goes to @cliffyk for getting these files all  into one PDF format for uploading.
      Submitter Travis Submitted 04/18/2021 Category Kawasaki  
    • AndySwish33
      2023 T Boss 550 few questions
      By AndySwish33
      Brand new t boss 550. couple of questions. 
       
      1.  Do you need speakers in order to play music ?  Hooked my phone to Bluetooth no sound 
      2.  On screen registration.. it won’t let me fill in the info on the touch screen.  Navigation works but the registration portion does not 
      3.  Is there a data plan you can get or need ?  
       
      thanks everyone 
    • Hugh
      2018 Hisun Sector Crew 1000 engine die after about 15 minutes run
      By Hugh
      My 2018 Hisun sector crew engine cut off after about 15 minutes run. There is no indicator of what is wrong, no error code just die and won't restart until it cool down. I notice that the fan is not running but the temp indicator is on low temp, no overheat indicator. I checked the radiator fluid, it is cool to touch.
      Cooling fans are working, I can hear it running once awhile if I can get the engine warm up enough.  Thank you for all the help.
       
      Hugh
    • DJ Brusenski
      Colt 700 Will not key start
      By DJ Brusenski
      checked all the fuses and relays, I can jump start it with the key in the on position. it will not key start need some help, thanks

UTV FORUMS

MORE SECTIONS

FOLLOW US ON

GET IN TOUCH

  • Automotive Webmaster
×
×
  • Create New...