Change Car Glow Plugs Peugeot Partner

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 1h30–2h30 ~150–250£
Estimated time 1h30–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~150–250£
Difficulty Intermediate
Vehicles
Partner 1996-2011 8
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6BTED4 (9HW))
  • 1.8 D Diesel (XUD7 (A9A))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (DW8 (WJZ))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (DW8B (WJY))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (XUD9A (D9B))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (XUD9Y (DJY))
  • 2.0 HDi Diesel (DW10TD (RHY))
Partner 2008-2019 17
  • 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ))
  • 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY))
  • 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FE (BHW))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HD))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HG))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HL))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HR))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HF))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTEDM (9HE))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6ETEDM (9HK))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF, - 4x4 Dangel Diesel (DV6ETED (9HN))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6BTED4 (9HT))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4B (9HV))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4BU (9HS))
Partner 2017-2025 7
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Diesel (DV5RD (YHY))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHP))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 75 Diesel (DV5RE (YHW))
  • 1.6 8V BlueHDi 100 Diesel (DV6FD (BHY))
  • 1.6 8V BlueHDi 75 Diesel (DV6FE (BHW))

What is the role of Peugeot Partner 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 Peugeot Partner 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 Peugeot Partner 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 Peugeot Partner 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).

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Partner 1996-2011 1996-2011 1.1i Petrol (TU1JP (HFX)), 1.1i Petrol (TU1M (HDZ)), 1.1i Petrol (TU1M+ (HDY)), 1.4 Petrol (TU3.2TR/K (K5A)), 1.4i Petrol (TU3A (KFV)), 1.4i Petrol (TU3JP (KFW)), 1.4i Petrol (TU3JP (KFX)), 1.4i Petrol (TU3JP/K (K6D)), 1.4i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (TU3JP (KFW)), 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
Partner 2008-2019 2008-2019 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY)), 1.6 8V BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FE (BHW)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HD)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HG)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HL)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6C (9HR)), 1.6 8V… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Partner 2017-2025 2017-2025 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.5 BlueHDi 100 Diesel (DV5RD (YHY)), 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHP)), 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.5 BlueHDi 75 Diesel (DV5RE (YHW)), 1.6 8V B… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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