Change Car Glow Plugs Fiat Scudo
Change Car Glow Plugs
| Estimated time | 0h45–7h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–700£ |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Vehicles |
Scudo 1995-2007 4
Scudo 2007-2025 7
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What is the role of Fiat Scudo 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 Scudo 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 Scudo 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 Scudo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scudo 1995-2007 | 1995-2007 | 1.6 8V Petrol (220A2000), 1.9D 8V Diesel (DW8 (WJY)), 2.0 16V CF3 Petrol (EW10J4 (RFN)), 2.0 16V JTD Diesel (DW10ATED4 (RHW)), 2.0 8V JTD Diesel (DW10ATED (RHZ)), 2.0 8V JTD Diesel (DW10BTED (RHX)) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Scudo 2007-2025 | 2007-2025 | 1.6 HDi 16V 90 Diesel (DV6UTED4 (9HU)), 1.6 MultiJet 8V 90 Diesel (DV6UC (9HM)), 2.0 HDi 16V 120 Diesel (DW10UTED4 (RHK)), 2.0 HDiF 16V 120 Diesel (DW10UTED4 (RHG)), 2.0 HDiF 16V 140 Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR)), 2.0 MultiJet 16V 130 Diesel (DW10CTED4 (AHZ)), 2.0 MultiJet 16V 165 Di… | Diesel |