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For the record, and for happy conclusion, it was a bad control box that GovPlanet replaced since the 'wait' light came on prior to GovPlanet jumping the HMMWV in order to drive it onto the trailer I sent to pick it up. They accidentally blew the controller when jumping it. For good measure, I...

I checked the TM-20 document that was suggested but I can't find what the proper resistance level is for checking glow plugs, do you know the OHM value I should be looking for? Thanks again!

Thank you, this is great stuff. Can you suggest a type of tester to purchase, and what ohm rating are you looking for on the glow plugs?

This is great info.... but what type of tester should I be using to test the glow plugs? I'm a nube to Diesel, spent a lot of time rebuilding gas engines of all types, but not familiar with glow plugs yet so I appreciate your helpful feedback.

Thank you, I hadn't thought of that, but great point. The listing is still online and says 'engine ran when jump started'. Their's the proof :-)

Thank you for the breakdown! I wasn't familiar with that terminology and had no idea what the references to -20 meant. I did visit the manuals tab of this site buy couldn't locate the HMMWV version, I'll take another look.

Thanks! Do you have any more info on the smart start system? Is it an apples to apples swap?

I searched the forums about issue when the 'wait' light does not come on at all and engine won't start. The auction website described it as running when I purchased it, but it was another 3 months before the paperwork was processed and it was released to me. The tow truck driver and local...