Glow Plug
A Glow Plug is a rare vehicle part in DayZ used to start diesel-engine vehicles like the M1025 and Transit Bus. It is similar to a Spark Plug, but it is used for specific diesel vehicles and some Sakhal bunker-related generator interactions.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Glow Plug is a vehicle repair component used in diesel-engine vehicles. It is one of the required parts for getting an M1025 or Transit Bus running, making it important for players restoring those vehicles.
In-game description
“A heating device which allows a diesel engine to be started.”
Main Uses
- Start diesel-engine vehicles
- Restore an M1025
- Restore a Transit Bus
- Support vehicle recovery on maps where diesel vehicles are available
- Used in some Sakhal bunker generator progression
How to use this item
Install in a diesel vehicle
The Glow Plug is installed in compatible diesel-engine vehicles before they can be started.
- Find a compatible vehicle such as an M1025 or Transit Bus.
- Open the vehicle inventory.
- Place the Glow Plug into the required ignition slot.
- Make sure the vehicle has the other required parts and fuel.
- Start the vehicle.
Use for Sakhal bunker progression
The Glow Plug is also connected to generator use for opening sections of the bunker on Sakhal.
- Find the required generator interaction on Sakhal.
- Have a Glow Plug available.
- Install or use it where required by the bunker setup.
- Continue the bunker-opening process with the remaining required steps.
Compare with Spark Plug
Glow Plugs and Spark Plugs are related ignition parts, but they are not interchangeable for every vehicle.
- Use Spark Plugs for vehicles or generators that require Spark Plugs.
- Use Glow Plugs for compatible diesel-engine vehicles like the M1025 or Transit Bus.
- Keep both if you are collecting vehicle recovery parts.
How to get Glow Plug
- Search work-type loot areas.
- Check garages, workshops, sheds, warehouses, and industrial buildings.
- Look around vehicle repair routes and car-related loot areas.
- Take one from abandoned vehicles, bases, stashes, or other players when safe.
Spawn info
- • Glow Plugs spawn in work-type loot areas.
- • They are listed as rare on the wiki.
- • They are mainly useful for diesel-engine vehicle recovery and specific map progression uses.
Important notes
- Glow Plugs are vehicle repair components.
- They are used for diesel-engine vehicles.
- Compatible vehicles listed on the wiki include the M1025 and Transit Bus.
- Glow Plug and Spark Plug are separate variants.
- A Glow Plug is required for some Sakhal bunker generator progression.
- It takes 2 inventory slots and weighs 200 g.
- It has 20 durability.
- It is listed as rare and spawns in work locations.
- It cannot be repaired.