C3 Hdi glow plugs

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Rajshah
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C3 Hdi glow plugs

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Is it true that you can hardly see the glow plug timer light up in this weather? Just acquired a 3yr car and I can't see the timer light up. Car does start ok. Do they use different type plugs and controller?
I can't even detect any battery drain that would normally be caused by the heavy current needed for a glow plug. New technology?
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jeremy
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As its direct injection does it need to be heated under normal conditions?
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nick
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Post by nick »

An Hdi shouldn't need to use its glowplugs at all above 18C, so its normal not to see the light come on in this weather.
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