Change Car Glow Plugs Fiat Bravo
Change Car Glow Plugs
| Estimated time | 0h45–3h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–300£ |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Vehicles |
Bravo 1995-2001 5
Bravo 2007-2016 11
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What is the role of Fiat Bravo glow plugs?
Glow plugs are used in diesel engines to preheat the combustion chamber before starting, particularly in cold weather. Unlike petrol engines that use spark plugs to ignite the fuel, diesel engines rely on compression ignition. Modern glow plugs also remain active after starting to reduce emissions and noise during the warm-up phase.
When should you change your Fiat Bravo glow plugs?
Generally, glow plugs last between 80,000 and 160,000 km. Symptoms of failing glow plugs include: difficulty starting in cold weather, white or grey exhaust smoke on start-up, rough idle during warm-up, the glow plug warning light remaining illuminated, and increased fuel consumption.
How do I know if the Fiat Bravo glow plugs need changing?
Via the EOBD diagnostic system, faulty glow plugs will trigger fault codes (typically P0380–P0384 for glow plug circuit faults). Individual glow plug resistance can be measured with a multimeter (typically 0.5–2 ohms for a good plug).
Is it difficult to change Fiat Bravo glow plugs?
Difficulty level 3/5: intermediate. Glow plugs can seize in the cylinder head over time due to heat and corrosion, making removal difficult and risking breakage. Key steps: warm the engine first, apply penetrating oil, use the correct glow plug socket, unscrew carefully (do not force — a broken glow plug requires specialist extraction).
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo 1995-2001 | 1995-2001 | 1.2 16V Petrol (182B2000), 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000), 1.4 12V Petrol (182A3000), 1.4 12V Petrol (182A5000), 1.6 16V Petrol (178A8011), 1.6 16V Petrol (182A4000), 1.6 16V Petrol (182A6000), 1.6 16V Petrol (182B6000), 1.8 16V Petrol (182A2000), 1.9 8V D Diesel (160A7000), 1.9 8V J… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Bravo 2007-2016 | 2007-2016 | 1.4 16V 120 T-Jet Petrol (198A4000), 1.4 16V 140 Turbo MultiAir Petrol (198A7000), 1.4 16V 150 T-Jet Petrol (198A1000), 1.4 16V 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (192B2000), 1.6 16V 105 MultiJet Diesel (198A3000), 1.6 16V 115 MultiJet Diesel (955A4000), 1.6 16V 120 MultiJet Diesel (198A2000),… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
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