Wozza M 0 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I have 57 plate avensis When starting, the glow plug light literally stays on for s second, then goes out. It's very difficult to start, especially on a cold day. Please help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bernard Foy 100 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 32 minutes ago, Wozza M said: I have 57 plate avensis When starting, the glow plug light literally stays on for s second, then goes out. It's very difficult to start, especially on a cold day. Please help After 14yrs it probably needs a new one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wozza M 0 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 You mean s new set of glow plugs. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parts-King 761 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 That is the most likely cause, but on a car that age, I would change all 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wozza M 0 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 Is this why the lights not staying on ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parts-King 761 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 They need testing, no point in doing if that's not the problem, but certainly on age, and hard starting, it is the most likely solution. Non genuine are reasonably priced Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Aygo 963 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Glow plug light on modern common rail dieses do not tend to stay on for long unless you are well below freezing. When you say difficult to start in what way? Slow to crank, likely a Battery or starter motor issue Normal crank but takes too long to fire, common on later #AD series diesel is a faulty Suction control valve SCV in fact there is a bulletin from Toyota. EG-0132T-1110-EN Subject: 1AD- FTV and 2AD-FTV Engine - Hard to start in cold condition Models: AURIS, COROLLA, COROLLA VERSO, RAV4, AVENSIS Model codes: ADE150, AUR10, ALA30, ADT250, ADT251 DESCRIPTION OF PHENOMENON Customer may complain about engine that is difficult (delayed) to start in cold condition but cranking speed is normal. For low cranking speed (< 200rpm) or no cranking, please follow the relevant diagnostic procedure in repair manual. PRODUCTION CHANGE Improved design of the Suction Control Valve (SCV) to improve sliding performance and newly developed software to increase target fuel pressure in cold condition. PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION Not applicable, first generation AD engine is not produced anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wozza M 0 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 Normal crank, turns over fine , just won't start. Takes me 5 or 6 attempts especially on a very cold morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Aygo 963 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 47 minutes ago, Wozza M said: Normal crank, turns over fine , just won't start. Takes me 5 or 6 attempts especially on a very cold morning So unlikely its Battery or starter, which leaves glow plugs (however they are monitored so a fault would normally keep the glow plug light on) or SCV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.