glowplug 'warning' light

Post by **gilbert** » 26 May 2006, 09:34

When I collected my newly fitted cheap (£900) recon 1.6Td I noticed that the yellow glowplug light did not go off before starting up - but it went off as soon as the engine started.
'Just count to twenty before starting her up,' said the 'mechanic'.
Because I was glad finally to be getting my van back after three weeks, I couldn't be bothered to argue and left. I know my way around petrol engines but know nothing about diesels. I assume there's a simple fix?

Cheers
Gilbert
(BTW, hello everyone)

Post by **HarryMann** » 26 May 2006, 09:39

15 - 20 seconds...

I rarely wait for mine to go off... seems a helluva long time I know.

If you've waited longer and it never goes off, maybe the relay is not working properly. Check the 55A fusible link in the junction box first.

Post by **gilbert** » 26 May 2006, 09:44

Thanks, I will, when it stops raining....

Post by **dwb** » 26 May 2006, 17:01

when my orange light decided it didnt want to go out except when the engine was running turned out it was the temp switch, try changing that if it aint the relay (there only a fiver)

Post by **simoncummins** » 26 May 2006, 18:21

£900 Just had my van back recon engine £1700 recon turbo £480 clutch ect just had a bill for £2750 Feeling sick.

Post by **HarryMann** » 26 May 2006, 19:26

What is that a 1.6TD Simon?

Post by **simoncummins** » 26 May 2006, 19:45

Yea VAGE engine turbo clutch vacume pump clutch cv boot water pump thermostat oil filter and fitting £2750 had just put a starter motor on it £85 also a fly wheel got it home and a power steering pipe split so another £70 to purtec to make me some new hoses rubber hoses much better than the old steel ones. So hopefully that will be it as i will be running out of money soon HA HA Hope yours is ok. Simon.

Post by **HarryMann** » 26 May 2006, 21:05

Yes, my AAZ is just about hanging together, sorry to hear of the pain that sort of money creates.. trust you have bought many years of enjoyable and trouble free motoring. Go enjoy...

Post by **angry vanagon** » 27 May 2006, 20:07

if the glow light stays on till started the temp sensor or temp sensor signal wire are faulty