Glow plug light flashing when starting.

[Stewartg745]

Hi my 2.0 diesel x type glow plug light flashes on start up but not allways. I switch if off and start it again and it's fine. Does any one have any ideas, regards Stewart. 

[Guest]

Hi Stewart and Welcome to the Club,

No idea I'm afraid but if you do not have one you may be able to find a copy of the Owners Manual for your car elsewhere on this site try the search box at the top of the page. However, I'm sure that other members will soon be offering some explanation to help you out.

Good luck,

Steve

[Stewartg745]

Thanks Steve, looking forward to a few replies. Stewart.

[david moore]

try a code reader on it, if you have one !    if not try a multi meter, and find if volts are reaching each glow plug in turn.     but then you can go deeper and check for resistance,    plus check to see if a bad earth is breaking down. also check for any breaks in the wiring loom ?  if not confident with this, then find a good auto electrician if the problem gets worse, as in not starting at all... 

[Old Peter]

Hi Stewart,

David has given you the solution.  Glow plugs not always doing their job usually indicated a bad connection or a plug failure.

Regards,  

Peter.