My daughters CRD #2 with the Chrysler 5 volt glow plugs, wouldn't start yesterday, after setting at work for six hours at 9 degrees.
Didn't have a chance to add any winter Kleandeisel fuel additive to the tank like I normally do this time of the year.
Anyhow, I went today and got it running (16 degrees outside) , put jumper cables on for good measure before even attempting.
Got it started, but sounded like hell for about 15 seconds. Does that hard knocking cause any damage?
My daily driver CRD # 1, still has it's ceramic glow plugs, and hasn't let me down yet.
I can't plug the block heater in while it's setting at work, but it always starts. Just takes a little longer crank time before it jumps to life.
I always plug it in at home, just to hopefully prolong the engine's life.