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Gents, my glow plug relay is having a fit. MB have quoted over 100 for the unit GSF have the part listed for 85. Anybody got any reviews if this unit ?? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK

Hi all Got into the car tonight and the glow plug warming light came back on while I was driving ?? Any ideas ? Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK

Here's a photo trial from a sucessful glow plug controller (relay) change on the 4.0 V8 diesel. GL420Cdi, ML420Cdi and, no doubt, the S420Cdi. http://sdrv.ms/1d3C4im Follow the link for the photo story of how I did it. Also the same method to get to anything on the top of the engine...

got about 18 sets of halfords glow plugs dont know what car there for selling as a job lot £80 free P&P

Hello all, I have just taken ownership of my first Mercedes. It's a 1998 turbo diesel E300 estate. I have never been one for being very technical minded about cars, but I do search, read and try to teach myself. I have a somewhat odd issue with my new purchase, it's a real pain to get...

Hey chaps i did a search for this first but couldn't find anything.. I need some new glow plugs for my 2005 clk 320 i found some reasonably priced ones on Ebay here: 6 X NGK GLOW PLUGS Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.0 CLK320 CDI 2005- Y8002AS | eBay £55 posted for NGK glow plugs seems decent...

Hello, got a vito 2001 110cdi 2.2, turn the key wait for the glow plug light to go out and fire her up and then the glow plug light comes back on for about 30ish seconds. It starts no problems and drive exactly the same, any ideas?

Hi all I have just searched the forum re:preglow plugs and they seem a common issue. I purchased my 06 registered r class last Friday. From Lexus garage. Within the first couple if days of driving it I had noticed the preglow light was not acting as it should during start up. (Staying...

Hi guys, new to the forum having just purchased my first ML (w164) 2008 model. Bought it with a known issue of glow plug light coming on for a few seconds whilst engine starts, but then once engine running comes back on for c.60secs. Occasionally the engine cranks for 2-3secs before...

Hi Car : 54 plate W203 C220 CDI Coupe I have 2-3 ceased glow plugs that I need to get extracted, and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations or experiences....

I needed the glow plugs changing on our E-class (mines the OM642 V6 variant) and out of convenience entrusted the work to a mechanic in my local village as opposed to travelling out. I’ve previously seen him rebuild a customer’s Merc 3.0 V6 petrol when the bearings failed and he’s always working...

Hi A very common part fitted to most CDI engines that goes wrong frequently. Please note this is a temporary fix until you can get a replacement part. Condition: Glow plug light illuminated permanently after glow plug replacement. Repair: Replace defective glow plugs, determined by MB Star...

Can anyone tell me how the electrical connectors come off the top of each plug. Failed miserably at the moment and don't want to break anything.

Is there an how to thread for changing the glow plugs? At the moment I am struggling to even release the individual connecting plugs. Must be simple but first time for me and they are awkward to get at. What other components will need to come out of the way? She runs perfect but now temp...

Where is the Glow plug relay\Module located on these engines it's the OM642 one. I need to change as my code reader gave fault code of other module voltage issue ans I believe it's a common issue. Do I need the dealer to change this or can I just do it myself if its easily accessible? (Ignore...

Had to change a glow plug in the W124 Estate last week. Now it is the W211's turn. Showing the glow plug warning once started for a short while which then goes out. Firstly I do not have star. Am I right in thinking that if I put a meter from earth to the glow plug centre after removing...

hi got my first vito 110cdi 2001 an the glow plug light stays on ive removed the relay an there is no red wire at all conected an i cant find it anywere can someone plz tell me were this wire should cum from the other two block type are fine just no red wire in site

Hello The 'coil' indicator light was staying on a few minutes longer after starting the car...took it to Kwik Fit who diagnosed that the 4th glow plug needs replacing....they advised to replace all 4 but job too big for them!! Have spoken to a few independent Merc specialist in my area and I...

Hi im new here. My glow plug light is staying on for a few minutes after i start my clk220cdi on a "55" , has anyone got a rough idea what i should pay for fitted replacements? I live in hastings, east sussex if anyone can point me to a local garage. Cheers scdeep.

My 1994 C250D with 225,000 miles just started acting up a couple days ago.:doh: Turn the key on and no glow plug light. Hard starting (as you'd expect). After car starts glow plug light comes on for just a bit then goes off. I did a 60 mile trip yesterday and car drove fine, no hiccups but...