205 D preheating

woodhead722 · Unread post by **woodhead722** » 04 Jan 2004, 23:20

My 205 diesel preheating light occasionally does not go out (or comes on during driving), any suggestions what to check please?
Thanks!

Dave Burns · Unread post by **Dave Burns** » 05 Jan 2004, 03:00

I would obtain a cheap used relay from a breakers and try that first, just make sure you get the correct one, sounds like the glow relay has gone tits up.
Dave

kevin · Unread post by **kevin** » 05 Jan 2004, 17:39

It is advisable to check the block connector on the blue box. We had a similar problem on a 205, after 4 S/h relays and 1 new one, it turned out to be a poor earth.
A new return wire was scotchlocked in and to the best of my knowledge, the tempory repair is still working after three years.
Kevin

woodhead722 · Unread post by **woodhead722** » 06 Jan 2004, 04:42

Thanks to both of you I'll have a look when I get chance>