Parking heater glow plug for my car

Car Diesel heater glow plug : which brand is better?

According to our customers, the best spare parts in the auto Auxiliary heater glow plug product category come from the following brands:

• BERU
• WEBASTO

Auto Parking heater glow plug: how much does this product cost?

The price of car parts within the auto Parking heater glow plug category ranges from £5 to £2154, depending on the vehicle type, manufacturer, and product specifications.

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A parking heater glow plug is an electric heating device, the purpose of which is to ignite the fuel at the parking heater start.

Types of parking heater glow plugs

• with a metal spring (rarely used);
• with a ceramic rod.

Construction of parking heater glow plug

The part comprises the following components:

• housing;
• glow plug cap with fasteners;
• cover;
• tubular electric heater;
• glow plug mesh filter.

The voltage is applied to the part. The glow plug is heated and then ignites fuel-air mixture. After warming up the combustion chamber the glow plug is switched off.

The parking heater glow plug operation tips

Generally, the part service life is five years. When the defects signs appear you should test the glow plug performance. Current consumption measuring instruments are required for diagnostics. At the absence of necessary equipment this procedure should be performed at a service station.

Defects of the parking heater glow plug

• soot on the mesh filter or soiling;
• short circuit or open circuit in the tubular heater;
• glow plug overheating.

Signs of the parking heater glow plug defects

• car interior does not warm up;
• parking heater system does not start.

Causes of the parking heater glow plug defects

• breakdown of the glow plug relay;
• poor quality of the part;
• improper mounting.

Repair and replacement of the parking heater glow plug

In most cases, the part repair is inexpedient. The glow plug should be replaced when its lifetime period is expired. You can carry out this procedure on your own. To do this, follow the next instruction:

• Remove the parking heater.
• Remove the fastening screws and remove the protective cap.
• Remove the cover.
• Disconnect connectors.
• Screw out the glow plug.
• Carry further installation in the reversed order.

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