The Multiquip 8944607061 Glow Plug Relay is a genuine OEM component designed for DCA250SSI and DCA400SSI series ultra-silent diesel generators, including DCA400SSI4F, DCA400SSI4F3, DCA400SSI4F3PB, DCA400SSI4F3PD, DCA250SSIU, and DCA250SSI-3 models. As a direct OEM replacement, this relay is sourced and validated by Multiquip to meet the original electrical specifications of the glow plug preheat circuit. Stocking a verified replacement like part 8944607061 keeps your generator ready for cold-weather starts without guesswork.
Key Features
- Correct Switching Specification: — Meets the original relay switching current and coil resistance spec for the DCA-series diesel glow plug circuit, ensuring proper preheat activation on cold starts.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Supplied directly through Multiquip's authorized parts program, so the part you receive matches what was installed at the factory.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Connects to the existing relay socket and wiring harness on compatible DCA250SSI and DCA400SSI models without adapter modifications.
- Wide Series Coverage: — Fits multiple DCA ultra-silent generator variants including Tier 4 final configurations (DCA400SSI4F, DCA400SSI4F3, DCA400SSI4F3PB, DCA400SSI4F3PD) and standard SSI models.
- Fuel System Integrity: — A functioning glow plug relay is critical to safe, complete diesel combustion at startup; a failed relay can cause hard starts, excessive cranking, or raw fuel accumulation in the combustion chamber.
The glow plug relay controls the timed electrical signal that energizes the glow plugs before and during diesel engine startup. In cold conditions, diesel engines rely on these plugs to preheat the combustion chamber so the air-fuel mixture ignites reliably without extended cranking. When the relay fails, glow plugs receive no signal, leading to difficult cold starts, increased engine wear from prolonged cranking, and potential no-start conditions that take a generator out of service. Replacing a faulty relay with the correct OEM unit restores the preheat cycle to proper timing and protects the engine from cold-start stress.
Part Details
| Part Number | 8944607061 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Glow Plug Relay |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA400SSI4F3B |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA400SSI4F3PD |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA250SSI |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA250SSIU |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA400SSI4F |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA400SSI4F3 |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA400SSI4F3PB |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA250SSI-3 |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA400SSI4F/4F3/4F3PB |
| Diesel Powered Generators | DCA400SSI4F3PD (SUNBELT) |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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