glow plugs!

[x555]

Morning all
Does anyone have a part number for the glow plugs as some of mine need changing?....i take it they are all the same and are easy enough to diy?

[chas3]

TU or non TU?

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mod ... g=12&fg=15
for the TU.

I have no ideea how to attach the TIS pdf files.

Later edit: I just noticed it is a facelift, so the link is alright.

[pvr]

Note that even on my code readout it said that the glow plugs were failing, it was actually the glow control unit that needed replacing.

[chas3]

Yes, if you suddenly get all 6 plugs failed, chances are that the relay is dead instead.

[x555]

Great stuff fellas and thankyou for the replys.
I suspect that the glow control unit is the culprit then as my peake code reader is saying they are all faulty but 1
Whist re doing the washer jet that came off again i had a mooch and have just located the unit (thanks to chas3's link ) and it looks like APITA to get at with all the hoses around the area
Also it looks like the inlet manifold has to come of to replace the glow plugs.............oh well nevermind that ones for another day!!!! right back to it then PDC's next

[pvr]

Yes, my inlet manifold had to come off to replace the control unit. That was my argument with the warranty company as even though they paid for the replacement of the box, they did not pay for the removal / fitting of the manifold.

From memory, the faults that AW8 read out on my car was exactly that.

[x555]

[quote=""pvr""]Yes, my inlet manifold had to come off to replace the control unit. That was my argument with the warranty company as even though they paid for the replacement of the box, they did not pay for the removal / fitting of the manifold.

From memory, the faults that AW8 read out on my car was exactly that.[/quote]

[ChrisLux]

If you're looking for them a bit cheaper than BMW , a company in Manchester called Diesel Jones do them
at £11.97 + Vat each , which is about £7 each cheaper than BMW . I know coz I found them when I thought
that was problem with mine .

http://www.dieseljones.co.uk 0161 872 4755

Chris

P.S. If your attempting to do it yourself , be very careful and lubricate extremely well to extract them
otherwise thay have a tendancy to snap off , which means removing the manifold to drill them out !!

[x555]

Cheers Chris thanks for the link and heads up

[BL02WAS]

Diesel jones is where I got my injectors!!! Top company