08 Dodge Sprinter Code P2133, P2134, P2138 - Glow Plugs Removal and Circuit Testing

in this video I'm gonna share with you how to test a Glow Plug circuit on a 2008 Dodge Sprinter, We will also remove and replace the Glow Plugs and testing the circuit... Enjoy!!!

[@richardandlynneschmidt5304]

Very good video and very well explained, in fact my wife helped (due to my disability my wife does the most work and I am her gofer). We were able to replace the glow plug #1 on a Winnebago View Motorhome. Keep up the good work and God bless you in future videos!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

RichardandLynne Schmidt Thank you! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@wsnxumalo6707]

I now have a clue that when checking functionality of hlow plugs you need to connect test light to the positive point of the vehicle while the ignition is turned on and place the tip of tester to the glow plug itself, when the light turns on the plug is working, when it doesn't is not working. Good job my man and keep it up. Wishing to see Engine assembling. From South Africa

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@wsnxumalo6707 Thank you!

[@chrisraman5596]

Another excellent video Master Deo. great for detailed explanation of the problem and step y step solution and not by passing any possibilities. Love the videos without all those fast forward clips and also letting us know that other steps are similar and hence no time wasted. I am waiting for the second part of the video about the Ford P650 Tow truck from Virginia. Please keep up the tutorials. Thank you. Chris Raman.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Chris Raman My Pleasure!! Thank you! I appreciate it. the second part of the tow truck video is on my playlist, check out my video playlist on this channel and I'll see the part 2 right after the first part!

[@donrobinson5662]

This is by far the best instructional video I have seen. Excellent job and instructions, keep up the good work!!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Don Robinson Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@donrobinson5662]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_RepairQuestion... I have that same exact 2008 Sprinter 2500 3.0 V6 and I performed this job yesterday after watching your video. My sprinter only have 120k miles but I had 3 codes for glow plugs. I found something very strange when replacing the glow plugs, there was only a partial hole for the glow plug for cylinder 2 and cylinder 6. There were no glow plugs in those two holes as I mentioned there were only a partial hole. The glow plug wire was there but it was wrapped and it looks like it came that way from the factory? So my van seems as if it was originally manufactured with only 4 glow plugs. It runs great and I just took it on a 1,400 mile drive last week before I replaced the glow plugs. Do have know if my set up is normal to have only 4 glow plugs?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@donrobinson5662 No. that's not normal, you have broken glow plugs! did you buy the van new?

[@donrobinson5662]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair No I did not purchase the Van new.. It had very low mileage on it and it does run and drive great but I was very surprised to see cylinder cylinder 2 and 6 not having glow plugs there

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@donrobinson5662 I'm pretty sure they are broken inside!

[@dragosb2165]

Great video. I am replacing now the glow plug for cylinder #2 on a 2007 Sprinter, 3.0L. Thank you.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Dragos B My Pleasure!!

[@noalbloqueogenocida7629]

Now I wil try to do mine. Check engine is on and the guy that sold me the van that is a 2007 freightliner 3.0 said that is on because glow plug number 4 is bad. Thanks again

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

No al bloqueo genocida My Pleasure!!

[@alangaudry724]

Great that you used test light and lab scope. This covers everyone

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Alan Gaudry yeah, I hope this video is gonna benefit everyone...

[@victor430303]

Exelen teacher and master mechanics love this video and help me with my problems you are a pro de best in KZbin Thanks Victor

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Victor Picart Thank you!! I appreciate you!!

[@petermartinez5573]

I see you are taking some time to give Ivan some good hands on training. He is lucky to be receiving individual training from the master. He will be a fine mechanic under your guidance.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Peter Martinez Thank you, Ivan is learning very fast..

[@hornet224]

Excellent video tutorial by Deo Kitoko. Good narration and camera work while Ivan is turning wrenches. Great teacher. The test light method is good for me for my 3500 Sprinter. Make a video of the MB Diesel AEM recall fix would be informative.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

hornet224 Thank you!! I will make a video about that as soon as I get a chance!!

[@72911e]

Fantastic video. Great detail and explanations. One question; if the glow plug module fails, would we expect all glow plugs to also fail? Or can there be a way that the module is the problem but...by example, only one plug is showing as defective?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@72911e Yes! you can have a failed Glow plug module while your glow plugs are still good!

[@Mikheno]

Just what I needed Kit. I kept your video handy as I worked my way to glow plug #2 & #3. My codes however were P0672 & P0673. No more engine light but my ScanGuage says they are still stored in the ECM. Any advice or will they go away after several starts? Thanks for the video.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@Mikheno My Pleasure! after replacing the glow plugs the codes should go away after a few drive cycles!

[@andriy-reemsamson5743]

Thansk. Very helpful information. What is the Autel tool you are using for bidirectional scan? Can you suggest a good Autel model that most of special function available?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@andriy-reemsamson5743 My Pleasure! in this video I used my Autel maxysis Ultra, it's a great scan tool!

[@patricklonnee4929]

Excelent teaching videos thank you... question when you were confirming glowplug was good with test light is this putting to much voltage to the glow plug? Glow plug only rated at 4 or 5 volts? Thank you for taking the time to share you knowledge.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@patricklonnee4929 My Pleasure! these glow plugs receive system voltage

[@patricklonnee4929]

You tested the glow plug with test light attached to the jumper post. Full battery power 12v. Thank you for clarification.

[@tompace6916]

Excellent video 👍👍👍

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Tom Pace Thank you!!

[@theeaskey]

Great video...I learned a ton

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Martin Kenny Thank you!

[@theeaskey]

Could you check the glow plug while it's in place by checking the continuaty,??

[@xaviergonzalez5828]

God bless you Sir!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Xavier González Thank you!

[@TimWylie-x3k]

Excellent tutorial however you only showed the easiest glow plug to remove. I would have liked to of seen how you tackled the really difficult to get to glow plugs specifically cylinder number six. That just looks almost impossible.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@TimWylie-x3k Thanks, it's doable

[@lindymadill8177]

I love your videos. Very helpful. Where do you get the digital repair manual?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@lindymadill8177 Thank you! I get my repair info from mitchell prodemand!

[@charlesminnix3104]

Knowledgeable video

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Charles Minnix Thank you!

[@pnsolarcrete]

Thanks for the fast replies ....thanks to this video...i learned a few things about how to test electrical parts....is it possible to teach the basics , finding shorts in the system etc and the go on from there to more advanced things..thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

pnsolarcrete My Pleasure!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@הרבחגישושן]

Thank you so much for the video invested and the wonderful explanation. I have Sprinter 2008 and reading the fault codes, there are codes P2133 P136 P2138 P1955 Could it be that this is why the vehicle smokes black?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

הרב חגי שושן defective glow plugs would not cause the engine to produce black smoke, black smoke is caused by a rich mixture, you need to check your injectors, the injectors might be sipping insted of spraying, which can cause a black smoke, bad glow plugs usually cause a long crank..

[@Nissan300zxshowcar]

great video! so well explained! AAA+++

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@Nissan300zxshowcar Thank you!

[@noalbloqueogenocida7629]

Great video

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

No al bloqueo genocida Thank you!!

[@reynaldo161]

Muchas gracias ya aprendí como probar las bujías de mi van que compre tiene el mismo código

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Jose Cruz My pleasure!!

[@josemartinez-ct3bi]

I would like some advice on Converter RV CDP55 my AC part of it wires burn down. Need replacement done for

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

jose martinez what AC part is giving you trouble?

[@josemartinez-ct3bi]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Bus bar White wires connected burn. Why is connecting to the circuit breakers burn. Copper wire seem to be OK. Don’t know if I have enough wire from my 120 come in behind the Converter to cut off the bad stuff. I believe the circuit breakers are good.

[@josemartinez-ct3bi]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Progressive 60 amp converter was added. For my new Lithium batteries battle born. Not too sure if I had both of them connected they all Converter was the new Converter. Wonder if that would’ve caused my problem. What should have a disconnected on the all Converter CDP 55. AC side

[@DolphinDivingChamp]

super helpful video thanks

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

DolphinDivingChamp My Pleasure!!

[@bpy4073]

Why did you not put high temp grease on the new plug?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@bpy4073 you don't need to!

[@bpy4073]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair You don't need to but almost every tutorial I've seen over 20 of them they all put grease or antisieze on

[@geoffrolland2676]

Very good tutorial video Mr. Kitoko! I have an OM642 in a 09 GL 130k with no codes and no start. New filter, new battery and new GP module. My scan tool is showing synchronization with cam and crank sensor as well as fuel pump on, but my cranking RPM is low in the 180's with warm weather and 130;s in cold weather. Once it finally starts with rpm in 190's it'll run perfect for hours on end. Just yesterday drove it 450 miles averaging 80 mph getting 24 mpg. Once you turn it off it may not restart, I'm frustrated! Help lol.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Geoff Rolland low crank speed is caused by high resistance in the starter wiring or a defective starter! you should have your starter system checked!!

[@geoffrolland2676]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Mr. Kitoko, does the ecm require a certain rpm before initiating injector pulse? Or will it fire injectors at an rpm close to 200. Lastly my scanner is showing: Key on motor off “Start Enable : No” “Terminal 15 : On” Terminal 50 input Off” Terminal 50 output Off” While cranking its showing: Start Enable: No Terminal 15: On Terminal 50 input: On Terminal 50 output: On Voltage static 12.20 Key on 11.80 While cranking 10.18 Battery is brand new 900 Cca H8 AGM If there is too much resistance what would cause it not too hot start when cranking rpm is in the 180’s then fire randomly?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@geoffrolland2676 if the start data pid doesn't change on the scanner when you turn the key to the start position! your problem might be an ignition switch problem or starter relay failing intermittently or wiring issues etc... you should take it to a pro mechanic to have it diagnosed!!

[@monolitomonolito2191]

Hi there l need help with my sprinter 2007 glow plugs l broke one of them

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

monolito monolito get a pair of easy out and fish it out!!

[@pnsolarcrete]

Sorry, t hat would be an oil cooler replacement on a 2008 3.0 2500 sprinter van....thanks again

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

pnsolarcrete My Pleasure!!

[@monolitomonolito2191]

Hi there lm not a mecanic l need help with Dodge sprinter 2007 glow plugs im located in arl va

[@pnsolarcrete]

great stuff....ive watched everyone of your sprinter videos. Can u please make one for oil cooler replacement and all gaskets along the way.....will make a donation t o anywhere that you would like me to......thanks ahead of time

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

pnsolarcrete yes I will make a video about it when one that needs an oil cooler comes around!!

[@miraclervs]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair yes please would like to see that as well!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@miraclervs Ok!

[@williamingram1802]

Replace the Glow Plugs Man ‘ your over thinking it’ there’s no opening in the wire if. 🧐

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

William Ingram Thanks for your input!

[@ivanpeterzell695]

I see at 31:32 I have a huge exhaust mark on my forehead!!!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Ivan Peterzell that's how you know if you're getting things done lol!!!

[@TimWylie-x3k]

Excellent tutorial however you only showed the easiest glow plug to remove. I would have liked to of seen how you tackled the really difficult to get to glow plugs specifically cylinder number six. That just looks almost impossible.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@TimWylie-x3k Thanks, it's doable

[@TimWylie-x3k]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Of course it's doable but would be nice to see it done

[@TimWylie-x3k]

Also, what is your recommendation about using PB Blaster? I noticed you did not use it.