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Hi, Chris. The orange dashboard indicator is slaved to current flow in the glow plugs, which might be suggesting that the glow plugs are not getting the current to 'glow'.
Is there are specific fuse @The Gonz ?
My mistake in description of the problem. On the dashboard the glow spark icon appear for a sec and it diisaper. But it does not stay after the engine starts. So the car does not indicate problem in the glow sparks. But the morning start is difficult and it takes 3-4 secs for the car to start!
It might seem a silly question but are they easy to change? I don’t want to be shelling out over £120 here, to be smashed with fitting charge as well?? I’ve recently changed the battery and it still is sluggish to start. Tried the double glow plug warm technique and then it eventually starts.
Quote from: rnblade on March 21, 2018, 07:07:26It might seem a silly question but are they easy to change? I don’t want to be shelling out over £120 here, to be smashed with fitting charge as well?? I’ve recently changed the battery and it still is sluggish to start. Tried the double glow plug warm technique and then it eventually starts.Yes and no. Usually they come out easily enough but apparently there are a couple of tricks to it including I think a warm engine and a good spray of crc or wd40 a few hours before trying. We had one member @Asterix who is an experienced technician and he had a couple that wouldn't come out. He ended up needing a new head. Not his, the one on the engine.
Quote from: Dazzler on March 21, 2018, 09:35:21Quote from: rnblade on March 21, 2018, 07:07:26It might seem a silly question but are they easy to change? I don’t want to be shelling out over £120 here, to be smashed with fitting charge as well?? I’ve recently changed the battery and it still is sluggish to start. Tried the double glow plug warm technique and then it eventually starts.Yes and no. Usually they come out easily enough but apparently there are a couple of tricks to it including I think a warm engine and a good spray of crc or wd40 a few hours before trying. We had one member @Asterix who is an experienced technician and he had a couple that wouldn't come out. He ended up needing a new head. Not his, the one on the engine. Many thanks for the answer. So it might be prudent to get a garage to do them in case I snap one. Is there a part number and any recommendations?
, plus as I’m a bit shorter, difficult to reach over engine.
Hi All,The weather has got a bit colder down here in Tassie, and I noticed the i30 was cranking more than normal before it started, with a small cloud of white smoke on start up.I suspected the Glow Plugs, (140.000 kms), I priced a set from Hyundai, ($440.00). I took the car to my mechanic, (it was out of warranty in march). He confirmed the Glow Plugs were cactus and for the diagnosis, supply and fit new plugs the cost is $250.00.Will let you know how it starts when I get the car back.