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| Ihod Member Since: 07 Nov 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 165   
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I’d say it’s a sticking relay or a short in the glow plug wiring or a plug causing the issue.
Start with the first as it’s easier to determine (and cheaper to replace). Tbh I tend not to cycle the pre-heat unless there’s a frost or the van has been unused for some time (and haven't had an issue with that). If you go start thro’ the heat position on the ignition does it come on and stay on? Either way if it’s staying on it may cause issues with the loom or plugs in the end. Ian MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top) MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold MY2008 110 County USW - Sold MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold Last edited by Ihod on 30th Nov 2023 4:19pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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29th Nov 2023 7:08am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5423 
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30 seconds doesn’t sound like an excessively long time if it’s cold.
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29th Nov 2023 7:51am |
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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 716
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30 seconds sounds like a long time.
I don't have a timer on my 200tdi glow plugs but I hold the key for 5-10 seconds and it always starts at the touch of the key. BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group  |
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29th Nov 2023 8:40am |
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| MarkBrown Member Since: 03 Oct 2022 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 324 
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I spent two years pre-heating my 200 TDI, only to discover that the glow plugs weren't connected, not even a wire! I guess they are not essential!
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29th Nov 2023 8:48am |
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| driver Member Since: 02 Aug 2009 Location: bude , cornwall Posts: 204 
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Resolved by fitting a new glow plug timer, everything back to normal now.
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8th Dec 2023 9:39am |
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