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annishadow58
Xsara diesel glow plug issue
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annishadow58 (Author)
Thanks, that's helpful. How did you check the glow plugs individually? Did you need any special tools, or could you do it with a multimeter?
paulhunter1
Yeah, I just used a multimeter to check the resistance of each glow plug. A reading of infinity or very high resistance means it's toast. If it turns out that it's none of the glow plugs and not the relay, I suggest you consult with a workshop. This way you won't spend hours tinkering and end up at the workshop anyway.
annishadow58 (Author)
Thanks for the advice! I took it to the workshop in the end and they confirmed it was the glow plugs. Total repair cost was 440€ including labour and parts. Runs much better now!
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paulhunter1
Hey, I had something similar happen on my Xsara, though it's a bit older. Check the glow plug relay – it could be stuck. If the relay is fine it might be worth double-checking each glow plug individually to pinpoint the faulty one.