Technical Glow plug light flashing for 60 secs

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Technical Glow plug light flashing for 60 secs

seoras

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Hi,
just bought a second hand Doblo 1.9 ELX and have noticed the glow plug light flashes for about 60 secs every time I start the engine. The manual states that this is a diagnostic function and signals a fault in the glow plug system, but I can continue to drive but should see a Fiat dealer to diagnose the fault.

Should I be concerned here? the vehicle runs fine and the light does go out but since this is my first diesel I have no experience of this sort of thing.

Cheers
Seoras
 
Thanks, can this only be done at a Fiat dealer or will any garage do this work?
 
Hi,

I also have the glow plug sign flashing after start up - went to Fiat Dealership today, and was quoted 90 quid + VAT just to hook it up to their computer to see why it is flashing! And then if it is just the glow plugs needing replacement, this would be be a further 280 quid + VAT! - Is it me or does that sound a bit steep...

Might just get a set off ebay for 20 quid, and have a go myself, assuming that is why it is flashing...
 
Hi,

I also have the glow plug sign flashing after start up - went to Fiat Dealership today, and was quoted 90 quid + VAT just to hook it up to their computer to see why it is flashing! And then if it is just the glow plugs needing replacement, this would be be a further 280 quid + VAT! - Is it me or does that sound a bit steep...

Might just get a set off ebay for 20 quid, and have a go myself, assuming that is why it is flashing...

Sounds like someone trying to avoid having to deal with your undertray.
 
Yes that is steep.........shop around,from memory number one glow plug is a nasty one to get to

The other three are much easier,and that may do the trick,but shop around on the internet,not Ebay for the glowplugs. Should be around 16 - £18
each.
 
Thats a good price! - Think my dealer is having a joke! - will take it up with them on Monday morning - lets see what they say...
 
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