S80 D5 Glow Plugs

Dwight · Apr 17th, 2009, 01:37

I've got a W-reg 2000 S80 D5 and it does not have a Glow Plug light on the dash or anything telling you engine is ready to start,it's been difficult to start and when measuring the voltage to the glowplugs it read zero volt and when it does get going is clouds of black smoke ,any ideas?thanks.

Dwight · Apr 17th, 2009, 12:55

so no one knows anything about this problem?.

John_C · Apr 17th, 2009, 13:17

Have a bit of patience, you posted at 1:37 am, many people will not have even had a chance to read your post yet especially given it's a work day today.

DieselDoNicely · Apr 21st, 2009, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Dwight

I've got a W-reg 2000 S80 D5 and it does not have a Glow Plug light on the dash or anything telling you engine is ready to start,it's been difficult to start and when measuring the voltage to the glowplugs it read zero volt and when it does get going is clouds of black smoke ,any ideas?thanks.

If its the 2.5 tdi check the pump timing, ambient temperatures warm now so plugs would be a red herring. The tdi switches the voltage on depending on temp outside so Ive been informed.

Clan · Apr 21st, 2009, 12:34

the 2.5 glow plugs arent needed above 5 degrees C so only work below this temp

PulsarJack · Apr 22nd, 2009, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Dwight

I've got a W-reg 2000 S80 D5 and it does not have a Glow Plug light on the dash or anything telling you engine is ready to start,it's been difficult to start and when measuring the voltage to the glowplugs it read zero volt and when it does get going is clouds of black smoke ,any ideas?thanks.

Try doing a leak back test on your injectors. And then prepare yourself for the bad news.

DieselDoNicely · Apr 23rd, 2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by PulsarJack

Try doing a leak back test on your injectors. And then prepare yourself for the bad news.

If we are talking about the 2.5 Tdi the injectors can be reconned for about £25 each. I think new ones are about £125 each, but dont quote me in that.

DDN

Apr 17th, 2009, 01:37	#1
Dwight New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2020 21:00 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland	S80 D5 Glow Plugs I've got a W-reg 2000 S80 D5 and it does not have a Glow Plug light on the dash or anything telling you engine is ready to start,it's been difficult to start and when measuring the voltage to the glowplugs it read zero volt and when it does get going is clouds of black smoke ,any ideas?thanks.

Apr 21st, 2009, 12:34	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 15:39 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	the 2.5 glow plugs arent needed above 5 degrees C so only work below this temp __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 17th, 2009, 12:55	#2
Dwight New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2020 21:00 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland	so no one knows anything about this problem?.

Apr 17th, 2009, 13:17	#3
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Have a bit of patience, you posted at 1:37 am, many people will not have even had a chance to read your post yet especially given it's a work day today.

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