Glow Plugs Problems

Car Owner Glow Plugs Problems
Warning Lights

Hi, my son just brought this van with a few faults. Starts, stops runs fine. Oil life spanner is On, glow plug light is On, service light is On, reversing lights don’t work. Hadn’t been serviced for 20k miles so today changed oil and fi...

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 CDTi
Posted: Dec 28, 2019
Starting

Here's my problem guys....my 07 plate Vec Sri has a starting problem takes a while to fire but idle /acceleration is very good....then i get a cloud of blue smoke from the exhaust and it runs like a watch.....one mechanic said it was glow p...

2007 Vauxhall Vectra sri
Posted: Dec 27, 2019
No start from overnight

I have a problem starting the car first thing in the morning ? Once I bump the car , I can switch it off and it will start no problem and leave it for 4-5 hours then it will start no problem, but when it is left overnight it will not start...

2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel
Posted: Nov 25, 2019
First start

Ongoing problem:- First turn of the key to start (cold engine) just won't start second turn and the car starts, this happens consistently. From the history that came with the car this has been an ongoing issue for a long time. Attempted ...

2007 Vauxhall Zafira BE11 Design CDTI 120
Posted: Nov 22, 2019
Engine/RPM surging

The engine revs fluctuate around 200 RPM at various car speeds whilst driving, for example if you are maintaining 30 MPH due to a speed restriction the car will lurch just like a learner driver is driving. This can happen at different speed...

2005 Peugeot 407 2.0 SW
Posted: Aug 16, 2019
Problem with speed

The speed limit is 120km/h then the speed cut off. It need to be restart before it can accelerate. Sometimes it need to be parked for a while. I have change the hand pump, air filter and the Crunk sensor. I'm still experiencing that. I need...

2016 Mitsubishi L200 2.5
Posted: Jun 24, 2019
Message

i have a message on lcd display and yellow triangle icon on message is ``risk of particle filter clogging`` tried removing message with code reader but no joy any help please

2004 Peugeot 407 1.6 hdi
Posted: Apr 8, 2018
X reg ford galaxy error codes: 16955, 19561, 17957, 17849, 18027

Hi, please help my ford galaxy x reg 1.9tdi has all these error codes listed above. It’s always started first time every time, no problems. Then this time it started drove to my mother in laws house was there for about 10 mins. Went to st...

2000 Ford Galaxy
Posted: Mar 18, 2018
Oil leak

Leaking from the top of the rocker cover gasket but not the top one the second one down oil is running into the top of the glow plugs was told needs new gasket then was told it doesn't use gasket I have to use sealant is this right

2006 Citroen Berlingo 1.9 diesel
Posted: Feb 17, 2018
Glow plugs not working(wont start in the cold)

Since its starting to get cold out i havent been able to start my vehicle, ive replaced glow plugs, and relays, but still wont start. I checked to see if there was power getting to the glow plugs, but seems that there is any electricity get...

1991 Mitsubishi Pajero
Posted: Oct 14, 2017
Starts fine then won't restart after a run

Some help needed please. My grandparents renault Clio 1.5 diesel is playing up. The car starts fine after being parked for long hours. Be they can drive 15 miles to a super market do their shopping come out then the car won't start but turn...

2004 Renault Clio 1.5
Posted: Jun 6, 2017
Pretty heater

The pre heater stays on for about a second when first starting up then when stopped won't come on again even when cold.Car difficult to start hot or cold. Glow plugs have been changed. How difficult is it to fix preheat as pretty sure this ...

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 deisel
Posted: Jan 24, 2017
Starting /glow plug problem

The glow plug light never comes on , even at -3 deg C . The engine smokes for about 15 secs after it does reluctantly start . The smoke is white . The car runs like a dream once it has started . If i disconnect the water temp sensor wire t...

2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 hdi
Posted: Jan 5, 2017
Svs light

Keep getting the svs light flashing on and off alongside a slight drop in power. Once the car is warm the svs light stops coming on and the power returns. I've had the car scanned twice by vauxhall and halfords and neither can find any st...

2010 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 sri
Posted: Dec 14, 2016
Engine management light on

Engine management light on been scanned comes up with fault with glow plugs.Glow plugs checked all firing up ok resistance etc ok reset light but light comes back on

2013 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
Posted: Dec 6, 2016