glow plug problem?

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

124,000 MILES

SEAND35

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origianaly had two codes one for glow plug one and this guy.
this is a 2500 HD with a duramax diesle engine. checked for and found 12 volts at the air intake heater,replaced it with a new one erased the code and it just came back with only two key cycles and ten min run time. the glow plug control modual has been changed out as well with a new part. is there a relay that controls this unit? i know the older ones had a set of relays working in paralel but i have found no fuse or relay for this newer model truck. do you have a trouble flow chart for this diagnostic?

Dec 4, 2011 at 2:45 AM

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Hello,

The P0540 OBD-II Trouble Code: Intake Air Heater "A" Circuit here is the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. There is a mega fuse on the right side of the fire wall 175 amp that heat up and melt the connections I would check there.

This guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

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Dec 4, 2011 at 4:27 AM

SEAND35

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do you have a test for the intake air heater? what is the pin out for the plug? Also can you find the 175 amp fuse do you know where it is at?

Dec 4, 2011 at 4:57 AM

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Here is the mega fuse location please check the connections. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.

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Dec 4, 2011 at 5:42 AM

SEAND35

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Thanks its just like you said the fuse was melted do to what so I get a new fuse holder and install it all fixed! thanks for your help this site is the best!

Dec 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Dec 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM