2013 VW Golf TDI glow plug replacement

[@dannyrocket77]

Awesome vid! I was looking for a simple, educational video like this. I thought it was going to be more of a pain. This is the same as spark plugs.

[@TheShaoJay]

Yea it looks easy here on my skoda 4 glow plugs snapped off cost me 400£ to fix after trying to do it by myself

[@dannyrocket77]

@@TheShaoJay 😳🤯

[@PuttBlug69]

​@@TheShaoJayinstead of stopping once you broke one you just kept going? lmao

[@narfi666]

I usually stick masking tape down my socket. I push on the socket to insure the masking tape is pressed firmly againt the plug. Then i pull the socket out gently and it should stick :)

[@jehu5279]

Nice cj, never done a service for glow plugs but I might change them on my brother's 2014 golf tdi, good content. Did a fuel pump on a 05 PT cruiser the other day, wasn't to bad of a job.

[@JaboTheMechanic]

That's good man. I haven't done one yet. Yeah easy service but glow plugs are expensive

[@ChristinaandMattOConnofi-ib2xf]

Thanks for the instructions! Glow plug = spark plug for diesel engines. I should be able to tackle this on my fiancés car thanks to your video!

[@Clay1234H]

Great video, easy to follow. Thanks for saving me some cash, I can tackle this myself now that I know what’s involved

[@teresatrice1063]

You are providing such a great service. I think I can do this job myself using your videoThanjs so much. I'll let you know my results.

[@christophermckenna5012]

Results ??

[@boboshante7943]

Very nice. Thanks man. I think I’ll try doing that, coz i have 2011 golf tdi and its showing on the dashboard a spring thats lighting constantly.

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Im glad it helped out. Don't forget to subscribe😊

[@boboshante7943]

How do u find an OBD2 fuse in vw golf 2011 tdi?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Is your scanner not powering up or is there no communication

[@AsRock78]

I need to change my glow plugs in my 2013 golf TDI. Can you list the parts that you used? I’m trying to find the applicable glow plugs I need to purchase for my golf, but finding it difficult. Also, can you list the socket wrench size that you used to remove the glow plugs?

[@miguelfuertes8306]

This is real easy and I looked up the price the parts aren’t too bad either. Idk why everyone complains about this being like the worst thing on this car it’s not that bad

[@abstract_extremist]

Its cause one minor mistake like the tip breaking off could result in thousands.

[@treycomer9413]

I’m getting ready to replace Glow Plugs on a 2013 VW Beetle... I’ve never dealt with a Diesel engine. If you replace one do you have to replace all 4?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Yes replace all 4

[@jameslong1644]

The dealership changed my #2 2011 plug and it's throwing a code for same thing but when I go to remove it it won't budge it's like it's cross threaded or torqued to a 100 ft lbs.

[@B1a7guy]

Thread all the way out and use a magnet to pick them and out.

[@michaelmcgarrigle8255]

Hi Jabo I noticed that you still ahd the little yellow warning light on the display. This one looks like a light bulb and is also related to the glow plugs, according to the owners manual. Did you figure out what it was?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

That was for the brake light switch

[@garrettgiuffre5653]

Was it running and driving. I have a 2011 sports wagons wthe light comes on and recently went on then went to limp mode and shortly later died with no restart. I can only do obd codes for the 3 glow plugs below threshold and no other ones I can see with obd

[@braydenheuser2022]

part number for those pliers?

[@stuartthorn6096]

What is that tool called? That u r using to get the glow plugs out.

[@Adrian-do1wg]

I’m getting a check engine light and the code is 001699 does anyone know what I have to do?

[@eyeamjaydee6426]

Is each glow plug different or they all look the same ? I ordered some online but didn’t know if each one was different

[@lordofstorms2000]

My 2013 jetta sportwagon is having a hard time starting and I think it is the glow plugs does the gold and Jetta have the same layout? I am not a car guy but looks like I need to learn.

[@jefffleming4927]

Nicely done ✅ 😊

[@gameoholic8424]

Where did you get this glow plug set, it would be very much appreciated!

[@abstract_extremist]

This please.

[@jakeedwards6396]

Do you need the long reach hose clamp pliers to replace them or can you use regular pliers? Thanks

[@garrettgiuffre5653]

You watch the video,?

[@jeromegabriel1256]

Hello, i have a vw golf 6 1.6 tdi 2012. I’ve just changed 4 glow plugs on my car and after that i erased the the fault code in the engine with vcds. And when i tried to start the car, it won’t start and after few attempts, a yellow steering wheel logo pop up on the dashboard lights? Is there something that i can do? Thanks

[@bobbieultee5015]

Hey man! My diesel has been acting quite strange, it has not been starting well over the last couple weeks, and on 3 separate occasions, it has failed to start completely for about a day. It's a 2012 Golf TDI and I'm wondering if it has something to do with the glow plugs. I turn the key and it just produces a single click- the battery is fine, both in voltage and ability to utilize electronic accessories- and we also cleaned the solenoid connections, seemed to run fine for about a week near -10 degrees celsius, but has acted up again. Would love to hear back from you and if you've experienced this before. The car seems to run fine in mild to warmer conditions

[@dopiaza2006]

Single click will not be glow plugs. Check battery connections, engine earth strap. Possibly starter motor is on its way out. Can usually repair with new brushes.

[@dsrta645]

Definitely intercooler icing. Pull your hoses from intercooler I bet a lot of water will come out, pull your glow plugs and crank the engine- I bet a bit of water will come out. I’m in the process of doing this with my 2012 TDI

[@bobbieultee5015]

@@dsrta645 it ended up being a bad starter. However, I’ve experienced intercooler icing and had to have my car towed to the shop. The joys of having a badly designed intercooler 🤣

[@bobbieultee5015]

@@dsrta645 I replaced the starter myself though, such an easy job!

[@dsrta645]

@@bobbieultee5015 I just got my car started after 2 days of research and trial and error. About half a liter came out from intercooler and piping, and had to pull glow plugs to clear cylinders. Happy to hear starters aren’t bad I’m at 190k and I bet I’ll need a new starter soon

[@jamsiepooh]

What happens if it gets stripped?

[@stephenfarthing8858]

Thank you

[@VisionaryfromP.R.]

I have a jetta tdi with 44k miles should I change them now or wait until the light on the dashboard comes on?. Thanks for the video

[@JaboTheMechanic]

You have about 30k miles more to go i would hold off on the just because they are pricey

[@VisionaryfromP.R.]

Thanks a lot for your help.

[@cesaremmanuelcorregidor8065]

Hi, I would appreciate if you show me how to replace spark plugs on the same engine. Thanks.

[@matthewfontaine9714]

This “same engine” is a diesel and will never, ever, have spark plugs. The TSI engines are completely different. Spark plugs are going to be just as easy, if not, easier than this.

[@vhateverlie]

@@matthewfontaine9714 I was about to thumbs up this man for sarcasm. Now I'm not sure if he's joking.

[@dacman61]

Do you know the particular engine code for this VW TDI? I have a 2011 VW Passat with the 2.0L TDI CFFB engine code. I hope mine goes as simple as your video.

[@MetallicaSindre]

You'll need to check the circuit resistance of the affected glow plug. If the resistance is higher than 0.5-2 Ohms, there circuit is defect. If not, the next step would be to visually inspect the affected glow plug and verify its condition. Hope this helps.

[@roiburazvan1779]

Nice vid! Great job! What key did you use? I mean the dimensions. Thanks!

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Thank you. I believe it was a 12mm/14mm

[@pigeon.]

Hi. My mk6 golf shakes when i start it in the morning and soon after it moves it stops shaking. It does this shaking only at first starts not in others on the same day. I park it in the evening start next day and it does same shaking. Is it a symptom of bad glow plugs?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

How many miles are on the glow plugs. Glow plugs could cause that. Do you have a check engine light on

[@pigeon.]

@@JaboTheMechanic i dont get any check engine or glow plug light on. But it does as i say. More than 50000miles

[@pigeon.]

@@JaboTheMechanic it woludnt do this vibration thing until last 2 or three weeks it would start smooth whenever i started it

[@JaboTheMechanic]

@@pigeon. glow plugs are usually good for 80k miles. You need to have a person with a professional scanner read the live data

[@tyle1720]

Any ideas if they are being stubborn to remove? I have one that I'm afraid to snap....

[@JaboTheMechanic]

The wires or plugs

[@tyle1720]

@Kevbo I don’t want to talk about it. It was a dark day

[@kmiller3283]

Good honest video of what looks like a bit of an awkward (fuckface) job when it should be easy. Lots of special long reach tools needed which are not in most hobbyist workshops.

[@JaboTheMechanic]

I know was a pain in the butt

[@johnadkins1833]

Sorry bro, if I change on my car, it will report it to the computer on the dashboard, I have in mind will I need to clean the bug with the diagnostics of the computer or it will not be necessary,thanks in advanced :)

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Its ok. You would have to reset it with a scan tool

[@johnadkins1833]

Jabo The Mechanic Thanks buddy ;)

[@xx11xx54]

What type of plier was that gonna need to buy a set of those

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Which one. Tell me the time

[@xx11xx54]

@@JaboTheMechanic 1:06

[@xx11xx54]

@@JaboTheMechanic my old ladys got a 2015 I'm poking around trying to see how many glow plugs there is hers is a manual trans I've read a few things saying the auto trans have 4 plugs and manuals have 7 do you know anything about that? Thanks for the quick reply guy!

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Yeah I can look it up. Info on your car. It should only be 4

[@JaboTheMechanic]

They are called long hose reach clamps

[@50cents668]

at what nm do you tighten it?

[@ShadowIYI]

He said 12 mm in the video

[@JackMDaniels]

My TDI has just hit 66k and is a 2013 so 6 years old, I doubt they've ever been changed but I'm having problems getting the engine started the first time, has stop start and is fine almost immediately after, reckon this is the plugs? I've ordered new ones to replace just in case but would be good to hear your insight! Thanks :)

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Glad it was helpful

[@agentelopez82]

Where did you buy them and how much did they cost?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

I bought them at the dealership. They were around $90 a piece

[@dacman61]

This didn't go so well for me. The glow plug in cylinder 1 would not pull out. I was trying for two hours. Miserable experience.

[@SHMOKE57]

Did it turn with the ratchet but you couldn't pull it out?

[@dacman61]

@@SHMOKE57 yes. It’s still stuck in the engine today, but got the other three changed out.

[@SHMOKE57]

@Dustin Clawson interesting. So you changed the other 3 and replugged the wire on the stuck one.

[@SHMOKE57]

@Dustin Clawson I just did my 4. I thought I couldn't get them put after getting them loosened with the ratchet but found I needed to finger loosen it with the deep socket 12mm

[@mrwho8789]

Just replaced glow plugs on a 2013 jetta tdi and at first it took a lot of cranking in order to start. After it started, I turned it off again and started normal. Is that common when replacing glow plugs? Or either did I get a faulty glow plug, or made an error in installation. I was disappointed at first, but maybe because they were new. I'll see if it takes long again tomorrow, when engine is cold. Good video btw 👍

[@mrwho8789]

Someone else noticed something similar in their car?

[@ocoutside3046]

@@mrwho8789 Does it start normal now, was it just the first time?

[@mrwho8789]

@@ocoutside3046 Yes, it was just that first time and never happened again🔥

[@Mohammed-sj7tw]

What is the order of those? Where is #1?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

#1 starts from the passenger side to #4 where the motor and transmission meet

[@alexmatei7626]

1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

2.0 tdi. Dont forget to subscribe😊

[@DustyPearl-13]

Oh jeeze thar car is dirty!

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Not that bad compared to other cars

[@DustyPearl-13]

@@JaboTheMechanic Sorry, I said that, because I have the same year & model and it is still like new inside out. Very good car: planning to keep for many years to come...No odo displays 167k km!

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Oh no worries im not offended at all. Thats good to hear

[@kenanshields1268]

Hi, yesderday on my 2013 mk6 golf the glow plug light was flashing on the dashboard, my car drives great for 10- 15mins then the glow plug light comes on flashing, I then lose power in the car and it takes a while to build up speed going through the gears, Is this down to the glow plugs needing change?

[@JaboTheMechanic]

Yes it could be a cause of this but you need to see what codes are coming up as well

[@xxzusxx]

Could be an EGR fault I have the same problem I also have two bad glow plugs get your codes read

[@dacman61]

In my 2011 Audi Q5, the glow plug light would flicker and flash under heavy acceleration. Since I didn't know the prior history for the timing belt and when it was last changed I went ahead and had it changed as well as the cam sensor. This solved my problem in my case.