Model Specific Questions and Info > MK4 Jetta/Golf and B5.5 Passat
Glow Plugs
Caroi:
I have a 1999 L3410. The glow plugs do not preheat
when the switch is turned on. The tractors starts
fine -just takes a little longer, especially when
it is cold. I have been told this will not hurt
the engine. It has been suggested that the glow
plug controller needs to be replaced. How
difficult is this procedure?
745 turbogreasel:
--- Quote from: theman53 on July 27, 2015, 10:02:21 am ---
I should say better built engine stuff. The electronics are suspect sometimes. All forged internals and pretty much the same bosch fuel systems depending on years, I will stand by the better built statement.
--- End quote ---
I will put this head to head with any timing belt VW ever built. In 230,000 miles it has required no service or adjustment whatsoever.
ORCoaster:
745 That looks a lot like my wife's food processor. With an alternator. Sometimes I have to swing to the engineered and built in USA is better than Germany. But when I look at the 1981 car I have and then my 1996 I still think the VW is the winner. If I look at more recent cars I may have to say the USA finally is catching up. So maybe better built by era might be a consideration.
StrogovaSeta:
this is my first ever diesel.. Very sluggish on starting in the cold. Battery/earths, etc OK. How do you check glow plugs all I know is the yellow heater light comes on and goes out after 5 seconds. Do they 'wear', get clogged, or what.
What is cost of replacements ?
thanks
Hello. And Bye.
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