Glow Plug Replacement On My T6

[Surfer]

I'm really sorry if there is a "howto" PDF somewhere but my searches aren't throwing it up.

I am a VIP member and cant seem to find any information in there either. Is there such a document/Guide??

I have a flashing glow plug light and the readout from a friends (non VW specialist) computer is showing up faults on 3 of the plugs. He is inspecting it on Wednesday but it makes sense to me to replace them while he is checking them given the cost and access.

My question is how easy are they to access (he will be using a pit as my LWB is too big for his ramp) He is also inspecting/replacing a turbo sensor that is throwing up an error.

Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Pete C]

What did your friend use to read the faults, and can you provide the exact error messages read by the computer ?
I seem to recall that VW use the glow plug light to signify other faults too.
3 failing at once seems odd. That and the other fault could signify something else e.g. dodgy battery or poor connection somewhere.
I wouldn’t assume the glow plugs are faulty quite yet.

Pete

 

[Surfer]

Thanks Pete. I have print outs, I will scan them in tomorrow. Less worried about the glow plugs. Happy to change them out (as long as they are the problem) more worried about a turbo sensor problem which may be expensive. Van is late 2017 but over 52k so out of warranty.....

 

[mark]

Its has to over 100k in the last year to be out of warranty !

 

[Dellmassive]

36months - 100k miles



Warranties. You can count on us long after you purchase your Transporter, thanks to its comprehensive three-year, 100,000 mile warranty. You choose Volkswagen because your business depends on it, year in, year out. While your Transporter is under warranty, we’ll fix any defect in manufacture or workmanship free of charge, even if you purchase and service the vehicle at different Van Centres. Some exclusions apply and the vehicle must be cared for using the guidance in your owner’s manual. For more detail, please visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/aftersales.

Extended warranty. You can also extend your warranty beyond the three-year, 100,000 mile period, choosing either Comprehensive or Major Component cover, as a one-off or monthly payment. For more detail of cover levels, along with terms and conditions, please visit volkswagencvwarranty.co.uk where you’ll also be able to obtain a quote and purchase an extended warranty.

Paint and body warranty. Your Transporter’s exterior paintwork is covered against manufacturing defects for a period of three years, while its body sections and panels are covered against rusting through from the inside for 12 years. Some exclusions apply and the vehicle must be cared for using the guidance in your owner’s manual


T6 Panel Van / Kombi Brochure Feb 2019

 

[Dellmassive]

take the van to a dealer for a warranty overlook. (or call out VW ASSIST)

Volkswagen Roadside Assistance | VW Vans


3x glow plugs are standard (ish)

but the fourth is a special one that has a in-cylinder-pressure-sensor > Cylinder3 Glow Plug


and as @Pete C mentioned above the chances are it may not be glow-plug related anyway.

these engines are very complicated and high spec compared to the old school oil burners.

 

[Surfer]

Thanks for your advice. Somehow assumed after 50k the warranty expired, foolish of me.....

Called VW assist who came out an hour later, did a diagnosis and found the same turbo sensor fault. Took it to VW in Liverpool. They loaned me a van and had it fixed the next day. Great service. It turned out to be a wiring fault causing the sensor error and triggering the warning light.

Thanks again!

 

[Dellmassive]

A great result. =)

 

[Pete C]

Great news !

Pete