Vauxhall Combo new glow plugs - van very slow to start - 2009 combo 1.3cdti

Car: Vauxhall Combo
Variant: 1.3CDTi
Model Year: 2009

Categories: Engine & DrivetrainElectrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights

I have just replaced the Glow Plugs in the Van as it was taking longer and longer to start.

Now it is next to impossible to start from Cold. This a.m. I probably heated the Glow Plugs circa 20 times before it started.

Any ideas what can be wrong - no Fault showing currently.

Posted: Mar 1, 2024 (1 year ago)

kevin75

Points: 5

You verified all glow plugs replaced are operating ?

Posted Mar 1, 2024 (1 year ago)

whittingehame

Points: 39,152

Original Bosch came out (134K Miles) spurious make went in.

Yes they are getting power - Engine turning over but not starting.

Diagnostic tool showing Ambient Temperature at -22 but the Temperature is 7 degrees C as per the Dash - Dash is correct.

Posted Mar 1, 2024 (1 year ago)

kevin75

Points: 5

Replace / repair Ambient Temperature sensor or wiring if needed

Posted Mar 1, 2024 (1 year ago)

whittingehame

Points: 39,152

It seems the Fuel Pump went at the same time - Pump replaced - Van now starting as normal.

Nothing done re the Ambient Temperature reading - Console showing the correct Temperature reading.

Posted Mar 14, 2024 (1 year ago)

kevin75

Points: 5

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