1999 Sharan location of glow plug relay?

[SeanieMac]

Hi Lads - I'm new, hope someone can help.
I have a 1999 Sharan 1.9TDI 90 BHP - I think that there isn't any current getting to the glow plugs. Engine will need 6 / 7 turns to start from cold and then I get a plume of white smoke when it does start. No problem starting a warm engine. I've replaced the glow plugs and no imprvement. I have been told to check the glow plug fuse and relay but I can't locate these in the fusebox on RHS of steering column.
Any ideas where they might be?
Thanks
SeanieMac

[bilal aslam]

hi i am new to this site i have got a problem with my vw sharan tdi which is a t reg the problem is it is not starting i have had the glow plugs tested they are ok i have changed the glowplug relay which is located in a very difficult place under the fuse box then i took it to the electrition he disconected the temp sender and told me to replace that after he disconnected that the car war ok but the temp gauge stopes working i then replaced the temp sender and when i put the connector back on the same problem occured the glowplugs are not getting warm enough the glowplug light goes out very quickly . i have disconnected the temp sender again and i am getting the car started temprerily so if any one knows or has had this problem please let me know thanks

[zorgman]

hi
u can test that supply is at the glowpugs by connecting a 12v bulb to it at least u know if voltage is the. on my sharan the glowplugs have had a aux relay put under the bonnet to give a better supply to them i get instant start in this weather

[gareth29.]

Hi, I'm having the same problem starting my 2002 Sharan tdi (though only intermittently). I have bought a new relay, taken the area around the fusebox to bits, but still cant find any relays!!! Can anyone help?

[kenney]

What is your engine code?

[gareth29.]

Hi, its AUY, thanks.

[kenney]

The glow plug relay is in position 5 on the lower relay carrier behind the multifunction unit, from model year 2002.and it is marked 103

[gareth29.]

Cheers, thanks for your help - I'll have to have another look behind the dash.

[willis62]

Would this also cause the glow plug lamp to flash whilst driving?

[kenney]

Hi No there will be a fault code logged in the ECU and you will need a fault code read to find out what it is.A common fault which activates the control light is when the brake lights fail,due, usually to a faulty brake light switch.