How to Remove Glow without breaking it - easy using the right tool for the job

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

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[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Mel, I had a similar issue with fault code on diagnostics that point to fault on two glow plugs but it actually turned out to the the glow plug relay module and it’s a easy 5min test with continuity tester. Two of the four copper strips inside the relay module had burnt out so two plugs were not getting any power. I did a video showing what had happened. 😊 good luck

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hay buddy yeah I found one of the internal fuses in the glow plug really was bad that led me on to finding the faulty plug I have now changed the glow plug and the relay thanks for taking the time to comment I’ll go check your video now 👍🤓👍

[@Crushwokery]

The finest release agent in the world is a 50/50 mix of acetone and atf. Ceramic grease or anti seize grease is better than copper grease. Copper grease hardens with age. However something is far better than nothing. Glow plugs are an integral part of efficient running. They don't just work on a cold start, they work all the time on modern diesels to improve combustion, fuel economy and clean running. Dpf regen won't happen if glow plugs don't work even one. DPF's also clog up with glow plug issues. The code is still there because you didn't turn the ignition on and off when instructed.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Soaking the plugs down for a couple of weeks is the secret. Then I make sure the engines up to temp before attempting removal. I spend a few minutes working the plug with some Plus Gas and wind them out by hand. Great job 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@smrangers22]

Nice one !!!! Yes I have a small torque wrench for my motorbike and it works wonders !!

[@sheogorathboon8256]

Mel you need a new glow plug control module as each glow plug is fused from that module and the fuses are soldered in, when your old plug shorted naturally the fuse for that plug would have melted and contrary to what people say it is not a mechanical relay switch >.< These glow plug modules also use pwm (pulse width modulation) and vary the duty cycle even after the engine initially started to help with the warmup phase etc hope this helps you :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏 I changed it today 👍🤓👍

[@geegee2022]

Did the code go

[@lyndsayscott8866]

Love that tip with the torque wrench. I’ve got a glow plug error in our Rita.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad to help👍

[@ciaranokelly3693]

Mel, I used ceramic grease on my glow plugs. Just a light smear on the threads. If my memory is correct, it is a Mercedes product and ideal for injectors. Good video 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks for the tips really appreciated 👍

[@stevereading6727]

Mel I think there are fuses in glowing relay for each glowplug take it apart and have a look best wishes

[@des2610]

Don't be dishearten Mel with that code. You are just working through problems that presenting themselves now and ones that would have become apparent in the future. It's all part of fault finding and service equipment. When you eventually get this one you would have stopped a whole lot of others from happening! Cheers!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@theoldhobbit3640]

I reallly feel for you Mel, I honestly do..... Its video's like this that put me off ever getting a van, seems no end of problems. I was out looking at a Nissan NV200 today, fully converted, do I bother....

[@versatec1]

I have an iveco daily conversion going on 15 years...not one problem or breakdown ever...😊👍...consider a van now? Mercs are notoriously hellish!

[@nigellingo4349]

New vans are over complicated with electrics.

[@jamesgibb9737]

Well done Mel!

[@jamesgriffiths3057]

Hi Mel you should also have bought a pot of ceramic grease from mercedes to put on the new one before you put it back in will stop it seazeing in, in the future.

[@neilstokescvwshrewsbury7939]

I would of done all 4

[@DaveTheDasher77]

Mel great stuff, I got my glow plug replaced by a mechanic ,and when I got it home the no 2 glow plug was still showing as faulty, I took it to a friend ,and he said the glow plug sensor was faulty, I am looking into how much to get the glow plug sensor replaced,,as I have no idea what it even looks like. The worst part is that if the sensor is the problem,I didn’t need to replace the glow plug,in all likelihood.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh man that sucks hope you find the problem it’s a real pain trying to chase down the fault and ending up changing everything just to find it speeding a fortune to find a it’s just something cheap 😳

[@andrewdundon5298]

Love the overall mal bin meaning to get pear great stuff with van GB

[@donnabryant3690]

Must read. Hi Mel. My other half has same van also a twin turbo with the same problem. Took to a mechanic and there was a split in one of the pipes going to one of the valves you replaced and air mass sensor was changed. Bosch air mass sensor was used

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you so very much I have tested all pipes and hoses 👍

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Glad it worked for you though I did wonder if there were any other faulty glow plugs given your resetting experience. Like most I have a horror of breaking a glow plug and the use of WD40 or whatever ahead of time makes sense, as does some form of repeated light undoing torque. I had seen use of a battery impact "drill" suggested though you don't know exactly what torque the various settings would represent.

[@markymarks3805]

I have the engine light on, and the same code on the OBD reader, but so far no limp mode thankfully. MOT due early aug and I’m told engine light on dash for a diesel is auto mot fail, so I have to bite the bullet and take it to a mechanic to fix. 🤞

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤞

[@pbhd8]

Worth a couple of years subscription viewing for that one moment. 😉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks for sticking around 👍

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Great you got it out with out snapping it bud the tool was a good choice😊 Bless Mary I really hope everything be ok soon ❤

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@Antonia.Bradley]

Newton metres, Nm for torque Mel 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Got it!👍👍🤙

[@teessidemick8782]

Regarding your limp mode problem Mel have you looked at the MAP sensor, this can cause false overboost leading to limpmode.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Interesting thank you 🙏

[@itsallfabrication]

Knew you'd get it out without snapping it, well done.

[@StevenWilcox-cm6en]

Hi Mel have you looked at your EGR valve because that can put the ram into limp mode

[@StevenWilcox-cm6en]

I'm very sorry Mel my phone put Rem of course it's meant to be van I hope this helps sometimes the EGR valve gets clogged up with crap and just need cleaning out.

[@Peter-b7m1z]

Go on mate bet you sleep tonight and you showed yourself to be a true gent thanking everyone for your own efforts well done with a smile on ye face a true giant in the van build world 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you 👍🤓👍

[@stevereading6727]

Mel you need all working to clear all codes and get out of limp mode all will be good for you

[@du7ch384]

I sense the parts cannon is about to be unloaded, test dont just chaange parts, check powers & grounds and whats the resistance of the new vs the old part and the other glow plugs? the anwsers there you just need to check until you find it.

[@VanlifeHQ]

Take them out once a year on a major service just to reapply Ceramic grease pop them back in your never get a stuck/broken one again People always forget to do this & if not torque correctly blow past will glue them in, once a year you can catch this stopping it from happening

[@MACK13]

Excellent video.... the joys of motoring 😮😢😊😅😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@Its_a_vanlife]

Are you sure the limp mode fault isn’t actually the vacuum pump? As you said it works with the brakes as well as the two actuators? Maybe the vacuum drops when the brakes are used and the actuator are under vacuum pressure. Just a thought hope you find the issue soon cheers Kev

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@rossanderson8957]

Making your torque wrench click multiple times over torques your plug. It’s called torque creep

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Not when you’re using it to undo something avoiding snapping it off

[@bennystokes8481]

cant beat a clean hole mel when insering an injector..

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Lol 😂

[@voyagervanlife]

Very informative Mel. Great video.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad you think so!

[@philwilliams23]

Good on you mate, fingers crossed it sorts it out. How many miles you covered in Mary since you had her?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

30k ish

[@wayne1243]

Top job Mel 👊👊👊👊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😁

[@jamesthornhill7069]

P1955 fault code is the 02 sensor in the exhaust as far as I am aware

[@Klunge]

I noticed you scanned obd and Benz codes, but have you downloaded the 'Sprinter' software, or just the generic Benz software. The Sprinter software should give you far more info?

[@Levi-Tubman]

They are stubborn little buggers! and If you'd had filmed it, the plug would have snapped, this is science 🤣

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You know rite 👍😂👍

[@Paul-nr5kg]

Hey Mel @BigVanSmallWorld in regards to your limp mode issue, have you checked the diesel particulate filter on the exhaust system? If this gets clogged it can trigger limp mode. Good luck

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@peterneal7160]

If you still have a Glowplug fault? Perhaps it needs a Glowplug Module?? I presume they are ALL getting power on cold start?

[@Steps2adventure]

Om646 engine proper solid engine in that 👌

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Indeed it is!👍🤓👍

[@SlimTortoise]

Did you test it first?, Just joking, Well done you 🙂 oh don't forget the glow plug relay (which you pointed out had a blown fuse), Just a thought.

[@nigellingo4349]

Great news mate!!!!! But if a random one 😬 just wondering how you found you LDV maxus for reliability?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

My maxus was more reliable than my sprinter that’s for sure 👍

[@deenunya7735]

Yes Mel you do have a Habit of Repeating yourself ,oh and Sighing alot on Vlogs 😂 So did the Fault Code go after Starting ....id have changed the Full set of Plugs 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah sure you would

[@alberttickle1106]

I take it that it's in the garage if the plug does break?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah it’s a real problem if it breaks could cost a small fortune to fix

[@Michael-m4y]

Hi Mel so did you get it sorted ? or do you still have the fault code ?

[@buster6341]

Hi Mel, when you dd a smoke test did you check the charge air inter cooler, Great content not enough content on sprinters nice one

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh that’s a great idea thank you 🙏

[@paulstevens6539]

Hello there Mate very good video and have you checked your egr yet hope to see you on the road one day just keep it up

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes I have fitted a new one 👍

[@debbie62140]

I'm gutted for you, Mel. But I know your tenacity will get it fixed one way or the other.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@FitnessfK]

Better 1.6hdi engine where you have them glow plugs at the back and you can’t see anything and you need to use a mirror to find your way

[@christate590]

#waffle on a Wednesday. Hi Mel. After watching your video on how much it costs to charge your power bank from an electric vehicle charge port, I decided that I definitely am going to get a back up power source. I have decided upon the Bluetti eb3a with only having a small micro camper. I may be wrong but I notice that you haven't done a video on said item. What is your take on the Eb3a? Is it up to standard?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

thank you for the kind words really kind of you the EB3a looks like a great little power pack Buletti have a sale on at the moment so now would be a great time to invest in any of there products Bluetti shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1801219&u=3342811&m=112337&urllink=&afftrack=

[@ernestirvine4263]

How many plugs did u change ? I would do them all

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sure you would!

[@Urbanex2u]

Do the other 3 whilst your there

[@brizol]

Hi Mel, great video as always. Quick question about your double seat. Does it pass the MOT with the back cut off the one seat? Thx in advance.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes it does!

[@TheQuadman200]

Hi is the glow plug module faulty?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I fitted a new one 👍

[@TheQuadman200]

@@BigVanSmallWorld sorry must have missed that you have already changed it

[@tim1299]

15- newton = 3.37-foot lbs or 40-inch pounds

[@ashleymay5238]

i mel i love the videos ash bristol

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@darrenclay9859]

You legend mel😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@jasonannesley5889]

Mentioned before: Check all glow plugs for resistance they have to be near identical or will throw up a fault if one is out. Even throw in an old one with same resistance to remove fault. If not then you have a bad earth or wiring problem.

[@KingstonHomeMaintenance]

Do you have ro program the new glow plug to your van? I'm no mechanic, just that I thought I'd seen this done elsewhere., keep Mel .

[@SlimTortoise]

Answer "No" but injectors do, but most don't bother and it works just fine with these mercs. most of the time your glow plug light will stay on if the one of the glow plugs fail, fit a new one and the light will go out when it should (after 30 secs or so), bad one the light stays on.

[@KingstonHomeMaintenance]

@bakebeen9390 that's good then, maybe just replace then all then?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No worries at all

[@denisecafferky2248]

👍👍

[@darrentaff8374]

Nice work Mel You really have made with your channel a good group of people All the very best to you and yours . But I must complain about one thing sorry . But your videos are Not long enough massive 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you kindly really appreciated

[@toastiesvanbuild4644]

👍

[@art969bones]

Well done Mel I’m sure Mary knows you’re on the case, hope for a positive outcome from now on going forward 👍 ps did you get the fault code sorted?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Not yet!

[@thomasucc]

My ducato is effortless

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good for you

[@5mjc]

What brand is the talk wrench

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I put this link in the description of the video for your convenience amzn.to/44cf2rq

[@classicstangbrn8964]

Is that a 5 cylinder or 6?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

4 cylinder 2.4cc twin turbo diesel engine 😁

[@bennystokes8481]

what a shame it didnt clear the fault..its bound to be an mot failure too so wish you luck getting it sorted..maybe appeal to a local mercedes mechanic who knows these vans inside out..

[@Taz6688]

The code reader may not be good enough to clear the code, I have 5 of them, over time they have worked on one make or do basic functions, none have worked 100%, I am toying with getting a mid-range unit with more functions, top ends go for 5 - 10k but actually work, there is always the knock-offs some of which need a laptop, but it's pot luck with getting updates. Some deep codes will only be removed with OEM manufacturers software. One option try a mobile mechanic, they sometimes have good code readers.

[@chrismajor2501]

Ignition needs to be on but not running

[@derbymatt]

A break torque will always be higher than an installation torque. Whoever advised you to undo with a torque wrench is beyond me!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It worked so as far as I’m concerned it was great idea

[@steveelkins52]

now take out the others

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Na lol 😂

[@steveelkins52]

@@BigVanSmallWorld probably come back to haunt you then! But at least you got that faulty one out. Be interesting to read it's internal resistance.

[@donner101]

I'm desperate for anyone who has real experience with sprinters mine is a 2004 416cdi long wheel has been unusable for a year now just after I spent two years completing the conversion camper build and had to design it to fit two wheelchair spaces at the back. It has been in limp mode, hard cranking and no acceleration for a year. I've spent hundreds on it replacing the turbo actuator, fuel filter, high pressure fuel pump cam sensor, crank sensor, map sensor, on and on and had it back and forth to a range of mechanics who keep charging me diagnostics to not fix it. It's also had two leaks of tests which haven't shown to be the issue. I'm at my wits end and without fixing it I've lost thousands of pounds in value. There is no DPF, EGR valve or MAF sensor on this model. It has had air in the fuel lines a couple of times which has been cleared out but the symptoms will not go away. Can anyone please help!! I'm in Hertfordshire UK.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I feel your pain and frustration it’s taken me almost 4 years to get mine running properly I literally just brought a new van piece by piece if I hadn’t had my own diagnostics tool I’d probably have given up on it. One of the best things you could do is invest in your own diagnostics and learn how to use it properly. If I wasn’t so worried about losing my workshop before I finished my Vario build I’d offer to come and take a look and see if I could help you out but unfortunately rite now I’m in panic mode and working 7 days a week to get my van done if you don’t have any luck when I’m finished my van get back to me and I’ll see what I can do 👍🤞

[@donner101]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks Mel I have a basic reader and have spent hours and hours watching Sprinter videos including Florida van man and many others and messaging him trying to work out what the issue could be but every part I have had changed bit by bit when I think I've got a heads up hasn't resolved the issue. It's going into Intercounty trucks in Dunstable which is a Sprinter specialist on Friday so fingers crossed but I am not holding my breath. I am fully expecting them just to say they plugged in but didn't get any relevant codes then charge me "diagnostics" for guessing it "could be x or y or z" and then get it back in the same condition. I would have tried to deal with mechanics myself but I am not mobile enough to work for long periods of time or get down in awkward spaces etc. After I did the build I got rust issues and spent months dealing with them grinding filling sanding and then hand painting the whole van with rust oleum. Then suddenly the mechanical issues started which I am just not up to dealing with. I really appreciate your reply best of luck with your van I hope it all works out.

[@donner101]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Well after getting two injectors and the fuel rail replaced which took ten weeks of Intercounty Trucks Dunstable messing me around saying they couldn't find the right tools the van is still no better. They sent me this email...... ****** Ive spoken with the technician and he has explained to me that that the additional issues that we have picked up wouldn’t have been found until we had done the work on the injectors and fuel rail first. Once these had been fixed and the vehicle was running it then presented with these further faults. The faults that it has presented us with now are for boost pressure. The first thing we looked at for this was the boost pressure sensor and that is all okay which points at the pressure transducer and wiring for it being faulty where the wiring has worn through over time, which i’m told is a common issue on the older model sprinters****** I don't want to play guesswork bankruptcy with them as they wanted to charge me another £1000 to do the investigations above. Can anyone help me?

[@angeladawn805]

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[@jamie-hb8gy]

Glow plugs are not needed in Britain.I had a BMW with 6 dead plugs and always started clean in the winter.its just a myth in this country.

[@capnsparkle]

Epic Mel - Did the code 1955 you off - PMSL