Glow Plug Light

[cooper12000]

I have had trouble starting my 2.0 diesel avensis when it is cold outside..... this has been going on for the last 2 years. last 2 days I have noticed that when the car struggles to start the glow plug light doesn't come on. at least it doesn't on the second and subsequent trys. I haven't remembered so far to look on the first try.

I am getting a little concerned now as I was thinking the glowplugs were on the way out but now getting worried about the ecu.

anyone got any ideas

many thanks

coop

[talldave]

On my 2.0 D4D Verso I think the glow plug light only comes on the first time you try and start it. On subsequent tries I don't think it comes on as I assume that the glow plugs are already warmed up so the light doesn't come on.

I assume that you turn the ignition on, wait for the glow plug light to go out and then start the car?

[cooper12000]

yes I wait for the light to go out even in the summer. its only when its cold outside that I get an issue... sometimes it will start on the second attempt other times it can take 4 or 5 trys b4 it will fire. it is going into the garage tomorrow to be left over night and they will have a look first thing thurs.

coop

[mcorban]

It could be the suction control valve sticking.

If you read in the Auris section you'll see some interesting posts about it.

[mcorban]

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/142960-starting-problems-20-d4d/

[cooper12000]

would the scv valve cause the issues with the glowplug light as well as the glowplugs then?

[mcorban]

The glow plug light from hazy memory (herself usually drives the avensis) doesn't come on again on mine.