Glow plugs are typically used to help start the engine in cold temperatures, and they remain activated for a short period during engine ignition. When the driver turns the key to start the engine, a signal travels to the glow plug controller, which then sends a current to the glow plugs.
Read MoreA hot surface igniter is an electronic component used in gas furnaces and water heaters to ignite the gas. It is a ceramic or silicon carbide material that glows red-hot when an electric current is passed through it. As gas flows through the igniter, the heat is transferred to the gas and ignites it......
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