Changing glow plug

kelford1988 · Feb 2, 2009

So my glow plug light is flashing and im guessing one of the plugs has gone since the car has 82K.

Bit of a noob question I know but where abouts are they as I dont really know what I'm looking for exactly, and how do I change them? The engine is a PD130. Also where did people get there replacement plugs from and for how much?

Cheers

cheshire cat · Feb 2, 2009

check your brake lights first

allh2k · Feb 2, 2009

i would like to see a guide tho ha

sssstew · Feb 3, 2009

yeah agreed with nic, usually the light will flash for other reasons. You would know if the plugs needed replacing as cold starting in the winter might be a bit of a pain, and you would see more smoke upon start up. Generally they rarely need changing and last an age.

cheshire cat · Feb 3, 2009

allh2k said:
i would like to see a guide tho ha

what's with "non of---- pumps" just curious

kelford1988 · Feb 3, 2009

haha you was right it was the brake light. Seems strange as to why that would cause it but thanks alot.

tolly_tdi · Feb 3, 2009

Yeah I had this problem - think seat skimped on warning lights on the dash and doubled up!
The problem is also caused by replacing the brake light with a single filament one and not a double.
Its also worthy to note that if you have cruise control it won't work all the time this is flashing.

wardy2602 · Feb 4, 2009

Just for reference guys if any one does want to test the glow plugs i found this great guide follow the link
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=749854

hope this help

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