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glow plugs

  1. C

    Glow plugs/ do they need replacing?

    Hello fellow enthusiasts. It’s chilly out in the ninety (‘86). I hold the second position ignition on the spring and see the glow plug light. Should I replace the plugs if it takes 60 seconds? Do they need replacing every-so-often or is it that they either work, or they don’t?? (I don’t know...
  2. L

    Glow plugs not turning on during the start

    Hi, I have Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 82kw diesel. When I turn on the key, the glow plugs light does not come on (on dashboard), nor does the glow plugs itself. Diagnostic doesn’t show any problem. We tested coolant sensor and every conection what we can find. (Everything seems ok) We can...
  3. C

    How Do I? Short on cigarette lighter now no glow plugs 1999 P38 diesel

    Hi, My mobile charger fell to pieces in the cigar lighter and caused a short which knocked out air con/radio/lighter. I replaced fuse 8 and have got those back but a day later it won't start and no light on dash for glow plugs. Checked all fuses and all OK. What can it be? Stranded in the...
  4. andy3d

    glow plugs replecement for bearmach BR1554 parraller conversion kit

    Hi all after a lot of searching, I still do not know the answer, so would like to ask You I have a 3Main Bearing 2.25 Diesel, engine number 90673068C I have bought a bearmach BR1554 Heater Plug Parallel Conversion Kit It was installed by a local mechanic, and my plugs are in parallel now, but...
  5. C

    Glow plugs for 24 volt diesel

    Hi, I need new glow plugs for my ex-dutch army 1978 lightweight landrover, 2.25 diesel engine number 89500193A. IT HAS 24 VOLT ELECTRICS. As the 4 plugs are connected in series I assume they need to be 6 volt plugs ? The current plugs are marked Champion A3-45 and stamped on one of the flats is...
  6. spacedman

    Double heater/glow plug fail

    So half way across Ireland Boo has trouble starting because the glow plugs have failed. No light on the dash, engine kicks into life after an age of cranking on the starter motor. Didn't impress the girlfriend, but anyway, we got back and had a great time. Renvyle Beach campsite highly...
  7. M

    TD5 Cold starting - runs for 3 seconds then stops

    Defender 90 TD5 c.2005. Only owned for a couple of months I have a cold starting problem, it seems associated with the glow plugs. Symptoms, When cold the glow plug light comes on, engine fires immediately and runs for about 3 seconds then just cuts out, then will not fire at all., At this time...
  8. mark lawton

    advice on a few niggles

    Hi, I have a 1994/5 300tdi Disco, had for over 2 years now and still love it. Have a few niggles and would like to tidy them up! First off, last year main gearbox shaft went, replaced gear and transfer box with one from a breakers (much lower mileage),added a new HD clutch. Runs great, bit...
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