Technical Fiat Doblo JTD MPV re Glow Plugs

[granville]

Hi, I own 2004 model and the glow plug warning light has just started flashing. Have already replaced them twice over last 4 years at cost each time E200. Do I need to replace them now or will it wait until annual service due Feb 2009. Also is this a problem with Doblos or normal wear & tear? Thanks

 

[pupplington]

hi, mines a 2004 1.9 jtd and my glow plug light flashes for about 1 min after its started, its allways done this since i bought the car, yet it starts instanly even when its very cold first thing in the morning, i would say if yours is starting ok leave it till it becomes a problem an save yourself some money, regards.geoff.

 

[Niall_G]

:yeahthat:

Have to agree with Pupplington. Mrs_G's Cargo had the glow plug light flash after starting this time last year. The van still started and ran fine.

Long story short: Went in for cambelt service. Asked them to change the glowplugs at the same time. 1 plug striped the threads in the head. Head off repair needed. 1 week off the road and a bill for over £1000.

Next time the light flashes it will be ignored until the van displays genuine problems with a cold start.

 

[Winston W]

Hi all - new to forum.
Glad I read this thread as I have had the same issue with heater light flashing after van has started. Does anyone know of a decent breakers online or in manchester as I need a few parts.
Thanks

 

[londontrada]

i had this problem with my doblo, got it checked a the fiat dealer and they said the relay was at fault.
I think the initial fault is with the relay and this in turn wears the plug out.
My plug take about 15 seconds to warm up in the cold, im going to replace them both.

 

[londontrada]

Did you say you paid £200 for the glow plug change?
This sounds like an awful lot.
Ive just been quoted £5.50 +vat for a plug for an 04 doblo.
I know this dosent include the fitting but it cant be that hard if you have the right tools.
An independant mechanic will surely fit it for £100 top whack?

 

[pupplington]

i had this problem with my doblo, got it checked a the fiat dealer and they said the relay was at fault.
I think the initial fault is with the relay and this in turn wears the plug out.
My plug take about 15 seconds to warm up in the cold, im going to replace them both.[/QUOTE


my peugeot 806 i had before my doblo had this problem, i swapped the glow plugs and they only lasted 4 months, on further investigation i found even after the glow plug light had gone out on the dashboard, there was 12v still present at the plugs, so i think the relay was staying on to long reducing the life span , that and they were dead cheap, they are easy on the 806, but look mutch more difficult on the doblo which is why i have left mine dispite the warning light flashing for the last 21 months with no starting problems, even in this extreme cold weather. regards, geoff.