Insignia Glow plugs / Cylinder Pressure sensor Replacement.

[@Truelegend86]

like hell I’m replacing all 4, cheapest I can find is £75 each and it’s saying glowplug/pressure sensor 4 so that’s what it’s getting😂💪🏻

[@FoookYourfeelings]

Where did you buy them from pal?

[@mariuszzajac7707]

MTM Motor Services you look professional and when you make a video next time, will be helpful when you adding torque figures for amateurs. Removing max 22Nm/Screwing max 11Nm. I recommend ceramic grease. Regards.

[@unitedchester1489]

Hello. I can't find it, it is not sold or it is too expensive. Can we install a glow plug without a sensor? It is not available with a sensor or it is too expensive.

[@amibala1]

I have a 2012 insignia. It says glow plug on cylinder 4 has error. As I look at the glow plugs, which is cylinder 4?

[@Bokieyoh]

From left to right. 1 2 3 4

[@CD-1102]

​@@Bokieyohcan I just check this definite? Literally looking at the engine bay, from the left side where the drive belt is, it's 1,2,3,4?

[@mabdulahadrafiq]

I have 3 glow plugs faulty and I want to know do I have to install all new with pressure sensor or I can install two with pressure sensor and two without pressure sensor to save cost? I have zafira tourer 2012

[@hickman63]

I'd like to know that too. They are MASSIVELY expensive!

[@reggierizaev]

I checked them , and it doesn't look like taking the plug and the sensor apart would be easy task... Then the other problem is that you will need the same spark plug as the original - and they are not selling them without sensors.

[@fittermet]

Hi can three faulty plugs put car in limp mode idrive for 2to3 hundred yards and throttle is then limited cheers

[@stevelake9333]

Not expecting a response as this is an old video now , but is there a particular way the connectors come off ? Im doing a full cam belt, drive belt, all filters service on my car and wanted get the multimeter on my plugs to test them but when i tried pulling the connectors they wouldn't budge ???

[@MTMMotorServices]

Hey, the connectors that go on to the sensors (on top of the glow plug) they should be push fit so they should just pull off. If they are tight I would recommend trying some thin pliers that you could use to help grip them. You don't want to pull too hard incase you damage the wiring or the plastic of the clips themselves as they can go brittle with age. Some variants can have areas on the plastic to help lever the connector apart or even worth checking if yours has any small clips that may need to be pushed together. But in my experience they've just been push fit like in the video.

[@carlcornes8015]

Hi On a vauxhall insignia sri ecoflex 2012 how many of the glow plugs have a pressure sensor on . Because I want to replace all 4 thank you .

[@mabdulahadrafiq]

did you find any answer of this? I have 3 glow plugs faulty and I want to know do I have to install all new with pressure sensor or I can install two with pressure sensor and two without pressure sensor to save cost?

[@bikermarius]

@@mabdulahadrafiq no you cant change glow plugs for other type

[@philwillcock4013]

How do I know which is glowplug number 2?

[@Exploring_beautiful_world]

Is there any trick to remove leads from the plugs i have the same and don't want to break them if there is a specific point to be pressed? I can send you the pictures if needed.

[@MTMMotorServices]

A long nose pliers can be used to grip the connectors slightly better, but again be careful as they can be brittle

[@Haydzx-tn3gy]

You in wales? Howmuch do you charge I need one replaced cylinder 3

[@DaveFriend-dy4bu]

What is an average price glow plug with the sensor on 2013

[@MTMMotorServices]

Unfortunately they can vary I'm fairly certain these were around £85 each

[@mantulis1422]

Hi. In Astra J 1.7 CDTI the connector looks the same, there is nothing to push for release fixation like in older models. So it's needed just too pull connector harder and it should go off?

[@babo_beretta991]

Same thing is bothering me also with Astra J 1.7 CDTI... Have you maybe succeed with harder pulling or ?

[@mantulis1422]

@@babo_beretta991 Still have fear to try it :)

[@babo_beretta991]

Hehe, I've done it for 2 of them with some wd40 and harder puling! First had resistence 125 ohm, and another one around 1, so I've confirmed that SVS message appeard because of loose glow plug :)

[@Pilariepa]

Hi there, is it possible to change these glowplugs with normal ones?

[@MTMMotorServices]

The connections are different to standard glow plugs. So you wouldn't be able to fit standard ones without modifying wiring and programming the car, otherwise you'll trigger fault codes.

[@Pilariepa]

@@MTMMotorServices oh.. allright, thanks🥰

[@sami_maran]

Do you use any grease for the new glowplugs?

[@FlyInkHD]

Can you do a video on where a duck do valve is located and how to test.

[@leejohnson2k]

FlyInkHD think it’s near the fuffle valve

[@babo_beretta991]

I have Astra J, 1.7 CDTi with same connectors as this Insignia... I get SVS (service vehicle soon) message and I'm 95% sure that problem is at least one glow plug. Can I somehow check without diagnostic which glow plug has problem, and should I change only that one with a problem or all four glow plugs ?

[@MTMMotorServices]

You should check with a diagnostic tool what faults are stored to make sure you're on the right path with your diagnosis. Glow plugs are serviceable items, so when one goes faulty, the others won't be far behind. With that said, I always recommend to replace the set whole you're there to save repeat issues.

[@vantsen-e]

dose it affect warm starts also ?, its pretty rough some times,

[@hamstrtj]

Its basicily the inly thing affected. Yes, Glowing warms up the firechamber.

[@gokhankonak7880]

Hi, thanks for the video, really helpful. Please can you tell us the code reader you used in this video?

[@MTMMotorServices]

The code reader used in this video is an Autel MS906BT

[@gokhankonak7880]

@@MTMMotorServices Thank you for getting back to me. That is an expensive kit for me :). Do you think Autel AutoLink AL319, which is a lot cheaper, can also read that code?

[@MTMMotorServices]

@@gokhankonak7880 any code reader that's abke to communicate with the engine management system should be able to read that fault code.

[@nounoufriend]

I use the Foxwell NT530 goes quite in-depth even reads the pressures from glow plugs and you can put on graph its often only one faulty plug .But shows up as more than one faulty one just reading code off think its due to way car's software looks at pressures . 'These plugs are £100 each so you don't just chuck new set in like normal glow plugs there often just carboned up causing them to stick . I cleaned mine in ultrasonic cleaner with carb cleaner could see loads of carbon coming out were tip fits in main body

[@johnlock1398]

it is not about being crazy it is specific power with which you should tighten them and it is 7-10 Nm

[@dxmonis]

Can i put normal glowvplugs

[@MTMMotorServices]

No, the connectors on the glow plugs are different from standard ones so are not interchangeable unfortunately.

[@dxmonis]

@@MTMMotorServices ok but all of them take these sensor

[@amellalicic4160]

Can you please help me? I had the same problem, with "Service vehicle soon" message. Once i went to diagnostics, it showed glow plug # 2 as a problem. After we replaced it, I again had "Service vehicle soon" message. I again went to local garage and they said the diagnostics is showing glow plug #1 is problem, now. We replaced it, but in two days, the same problem happened again. This time it was # 3. In two days, again it showed the same thing, except that this time it was #3 AGAIN, eventhough we replaced it with the new one. I went to authorised Opel dealer, and they were saying it is showing # 3 glow plug is problem. They were explaning that maybe my glow plug was not the original BERU. When they put their BERU glow plug, it did not show any message. I told them to put mine back, and this time it did not show any message also. At least not for month or so. After that, same message appeared again, this time it was showing glow plug # 4. I replaced it and I solved problem for another month. Then again same "Service vehicle soon" message appeared. This time it was crancshaft sensor, (or at least that is what it was showing (P1325). I replaced it as well (eventhough it looked like nothing was wrong with it). I did not even leave garage, on diagnostics showed Glow plug #2 as fault. I replaced it again. Ten days later, "Service vehicle soon" message appeared again. I do not know what to do anymore. Can you PLEASE tell me what you think the problem is?????

[@gingerjessy]

Do not use cheap aftermarket parts. Lots of stuff come from China. Beware!

[@joneslive586]

Late reply but what happened in the end with your error codes?

[@TESHBOI1988]

Torque setting?

[@MTMMotorServices]

12nm for the glow plugs according to Tech data for this particular variant of engine. Always check your tech data incase yours differs in anyway.

[@FoookYourfeelings]

Can these be repaired? Like cleaning up for example?

[@gazking08mx]

Great video and I formation 👍

[@adoking309]

Ok that is great. Can you please help me, is the all plugs with sensor? Or just second and 4th??...i have a problem with second one.. Cilinder 2🤔🤔

[@MTMMotorServices]

For some reason different vehicles seem to have variations on this. This particular engine had all sensors. I've seen others with none, Just one, Or every other like you describe. Until you physically look and check which is fitted, you won't know. Most part suppliers will tell you there's options and they will need you to physically check before giving you the correct parts.

[@adoking309]

@@MTMMotorServices exactly, and how should i know which plug is with sensor??.. It looks diferend or what??...thanks for help 💪👍

[@MTMMotorServices]

@@adoking309 you won't be able to mix them up as they had physically different connectors

[@adoking309]

@@MTMMotorServices hmmm, i've just checked my plugs how are they look like, i dont know, on connectors its look all the same 🤔🤔🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@adoking309]

I've also make a photo but i dont know how to post it in coments 🤔

[@sammycool77]

So no need for a torque wrench if I don't go mad lol

[@leejohnson2k]

I used 9mm deep socket 2010 insignia 2.0 sri

[@MTMMotorServices]

Did yours have the sensors built in or were they the standard glow plugs?

[@leejohnson2k]

MTM Motor Services mine were a lot smaller than those maybe saloon have different same size length size

[@mahmoudgazzar]

@@MTMMotorServices They have normal standard plugs on all four cylinders. 2010 SRI 2.0 Liter. Engine code A20DTH

[@hickman63]

The sensor plugs are extremely expensive - beware!

[@fintoj]

I got the sensor plugs from autovaux. Dealer wanted 150 +vat and got one for 90 Inc vat from autovaux

[@andymath1523]

@@fintoj Lucky get them for 90 inc vat can't find the that price still £460 for set though , took mine out gave them ultrasonic clean lots of black muck came out between tip n body . Plugs back in fault cleared no service now message and no judder at 2000rpm all good now , for £40 for a 3 litre ultrasonic got to be better than paying out for new plugs

[@Bazza280]

@@andymath1523 Any chance of more information on this Ultrasonic cleaner that you purchased?

[@andriuspetkuz7992]

why? but i ask again: Why?