Change Car Glow Plugs Renault Kangoo

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Intermediate
Vehicles
Kangoo I 1997-2018 9
  • 1.5 dCi 60 Diesel (K9K-710 (C7))
  • 1.5 dCi 60 Diesel (K9K-716 (U7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-700 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-704 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-714 (V7))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-702 (B7))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718 (W7))
  • 1.9 dCi 85 4x4 Diesel (F9Q-790 (37))
  • 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-782 (R7))
Kangoo II 2008-2025 14
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-806 (D8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-636 (A6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-804 (C8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-816 (J8))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-800 (A8))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-802 (B8))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-808 (E8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-802 (B8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-808 (E8))

What is the role of Renault Kangoo 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 Kangoo 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 Kangoo 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 Kangoo 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
Kangoo I 1997-2018 1997-2018 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-730 (F7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-766), 1.4 8V 75 Petrol (E7J-635 (D6)), 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-700 (A7)), 1.4 8V… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Kangoo II 2008-2025 2008-2025 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-806 (D8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-636 (A6)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-804 (C8)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Kangoo III 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)), 1.5 Blue dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-876 (U8)) Diesel, Petrol

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