Change Car Glow Plugs Renault Clio

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Intermediate
Vehicles
Clio I 1990-1999 3
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-676)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-696)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-732)
Clio II 1998-2012 14
  • 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-712 (E7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-700)
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-704 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-716)
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-740 (17))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-714 (V7))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-702 (B7))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-706)
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-710)
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718)
  • 1.9 D 65 Diesel (F8Q-630 (K6))
  • 1.9 D 65 Diesel (F8Q-632 (P6))
  • 1.9 D 65 Diesel (F8Q-662)
  • 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-782 (R7))
Clio III 2005-2013 9
  • 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-764 (N7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-772 (Z7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-774 (97))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-766 (T7))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-768 (M7))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-770 (67))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-766 (T7))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 FAP Diesel (K9K-772 (Z7))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-770 (67))
Clio IV 2012-2019 11
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-638 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-609 (D6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-638 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-639 (R6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 EDC Diesel (K9K-629 (E6))
Clio V 2019-2025 3
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))

What is the role of Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Clio I 1990-1999 1990-1999 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700), 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7)), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719),… Diesel, Petrol
Clio II 1998-2012 1998-2012 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764), 1… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio III 2005-2013 2005-2013 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7)), 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7)), 1.5 dCi 105 D… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio IV 2012-2019 2012-2019 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio V 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 9… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol

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