Do you need to change glow plugs on smart cars?
In an ideal world, you want to save time and money just by replacing the 1 faulty plug. In this instance it’s not a great idea. You may as well change all 3 as you are there. Glow plugs are usually quite well matched so when 1 fails, the others won’t be far behind it. Take a look here.
How to change glow plugs on warm engine?
The job will be a whole lot easier by removing the cable tray that supports cables for glow plugs, intake pressure sensor and rail pressure sensor. Ensure engine is warm as much easier unscrewing glow plugs on a warm engine. Unclip fuel lines, remove the torx screws that hold fuel lines at RHS of engine. Unclip cable tray cover.
Is the glow plug light a faulty plug?
If you really want to use copper grease on the thread, consider setting them at 8Nm and check tighten in 300 miles. Does The Glow Plug Light Mean The Plugs Are Faulty? Normally yes but not always. All the plugs are controlled by a glow plug controller (sometimes called a glow plug relay, although it’s more complicated than that).
How often do you change glow plugs on MB diesel?
On our MB diesel, I have changed the glow plugs 3 times in 300k km. Usually just one or two (of 5) failed, but changed them all. When changing MB glow plugs, it is recommended that a pre-chamber reamer be used to clean carbon deposits out of the pre-chamber.
The job will be a whole lot easier by removing the cable tray that supports cables for glow plugs, intake pressure sensor and rail pressure sensor. Ensure engine is warm as much easier unscrewing glow plugs on a warm engine. Unclip fuel lines, remove the torx screws that hold fuel lines at RHS of engine. Unclip cable tray cover.
On our MB diesel, I have changed the glow plugs 3 times in 300k km. Usually just one or two (of 5) failed, but changed them all. When changing MB glow plugs, it is recommended that a pre-chamber reamer be used to clean carbon deposits out of the pre-chamber.
What to do if your smart Fortwo has turbo problem?
This throws the EDG/ECU into safety mode or shuts the car down altogether. The mix valve can be cleaned. Remove the air hose between the turbo and the EGR mix housing to inspect. Good luck, Cousin, it’s a filthy job! Moved to the 450 section for better exposure.
What’s the best way to test glow plugs?
Some mechanics perform a soap leakage test after fitting plugs to confirm seal is holding. As for glow plug testing, there is no better test than visually examining the tip to confirm tip is getting red hot first. “Our” departed smart. It was fun.