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simoarne
14-02-2009, 12:56 PM
Just changed the glow plugs on my 1.9TD '95 and still have smoke and poor start. Engine fine when warmed up with no smoke. Anyone had this problem??

martin1810
16-02-2009, 01:03 PM
Check glow plug relay and temperature sensor. Plugs may not be comming on or not on for long enough.

simoarne
16-02-2009, 02:00 PM
Hi martin. Thanks for that. Is the relay parked behind the battery or on the fuseboard? Cheers

martin1810
16-02-2009, 05:59 PM
Not sure where it is on that car. Try behind the trim on the passenger side. You should have a relay board there. If you listen very carefully you might hear it click on and then off when the glow plugs come on. I can never hear it but some people tell me they can. If you can find a garge with a dc clamp meter it takes seconds to test the glowplugs.

simoarne
16-02-2009, 08:08 PM
Thanks. Will check that. :o