E280 cdi 2007 - Glow Plug Fault - Slow Starting

[mystic.bertie]

My glow plug light stays on after the engine is started. It can also be difficult to start at times. If i give it 3 glows is usually starts quickly. I got a diagnostic done and was informed of 2 faulty plugs. Should i replace the 2 plugs or replace them all? Is is easy to do on the v6 as a diy? What is the best brand of plugs to buy?

Im hoping its not the control module but i guess i need to try the glow plugs first.

 

[streethawk]

Do all six and you need to remove air intake y pipe to get at all six so change orange turbo seal whilst you're at it as the seal is cheap. Got mine from merc £12 each. Get engine warm first too. Think I tightened mine to 11nm iirc. You could also put a little copper grease or simlar on plug thread. Dead easy to do. I thought it was my module but it wasn't it was one plug so I've now a spare module which I got cheap. Beru are the make of all components.

 

[Auto-mobile]

I'd be checking if you have the modified relay to, black and silver square box Is the old type, black and white with a Angeled edge is new type.

 

[mystic.bertie]

Do all six and you need to remove air intake y pipe to get at all six so change orange turbo seal whilst you're at it as the seal is cheap. Got mine from merc £12 each. Get engine warm first too. Think I tightened mine to 11nm iirc. You could also put a little copper grease or simlar on plug thread. Dead easy to do. I thought it was my module but it wasn't it was one plug so I've now a spare module which I got cheap. Beru are the make of all components.

cheers for the info, i have ordered 6 plugs off of ebay, they are Beru ones. I will also get the orange turbo seal i have read how important it it to replace. Did you have any issues when removing them ie do you need to spray wd40 or anything on them first?

 

[mystic.bertie]

I'd be checking if you have the modified relay to, black and silver square box Is the old type, black and white with a Angeled edge is new type.

Ok cheers mate ill have a look for it when im replacing the plugs. cheers

 

[streethawk]

Just a hot engine

 

[mystic.bertie]

Just a hot engine

cheers bud

 

[t-dawg1]

How much did 6 glow plugs cost you on eBay? I just bought 6 from MisterAuto for £62,they are OEM BERU ones. That was the cheapest price i could find. Will be changing them later on today

 

[mystic.bertie]

How much did 6 glow plugs cost you on eBay? I just bought 6 from MisterAuto for £62,they are OEM BERU ones. That was the cheapest price i could find. Will be changing them later on today

about the same mate, 63 from europarts cheaper shop on ebay. I got them today.

 

[mystic.bertie]

I have not fitted them yet, no thanks to Halfords click and collect service, i reserved the 8mm deep socket at 2 separate branches in Coventry, both had called to say there was no stock. I ended up ordering one off ebay so im waiting on the socket arriving.

 

[horatio]

A few tips which helped me:

- soak them well with penetrating oil. Screwfix sell a huge can for £2.99 which worked well for me. I started doing this a few days before the job. Maybe a bit overkill but it didn't hurt!

- Obviously make sure the engine is fully warmed up and attack right away

- Undo with a torque wrench so you don't apply enough torque to damage the plugs. I set mine to 20nm. If they don't turn then its probably best to get a pro with specialist equipment to remove them.

 

[mystic.bertie]

I got them all changed today, boy what a pain those connectors are to get off, there is very little room. Anyway a bit of perseverance and i got there. It started fine and there was no glow plug light. I will know its fixed once i do a cold start tomorrow.