Changing glow plug

[kelford1988]

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]

check your brake lights first

 

[allh2k]

i would like to see a guide tho ha

 

[sssstew]

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]

i would like to see a guide tho ha

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

 

[kelford1988]

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

 

[tolly_tdi]

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]

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