have the glow plug light flashing on dashboard
i have had the plugs checked and they were dead so got them replaced but still had the problem of lack of power,poor starting from cold
have also checked the injectors (run off test)and they are ok
today i cleaned the egr valve and hey presto got the power back
the only problem i have with the car now is the flashing glow plug light
does anyone know how this can be turned off without having to take it to fords as my local ford garage is run by a bunch of monkeys
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The flashing glowplug light cannot be turned off. It is a dynamic indicator which means it is still seeing a fault with the engine. The gearbox looking light is the engine MIL light which needs re-setting once illuminated. I guess you still need further investigation to see what is still wrong with the engine
Sorry for the bad news
Carse
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There are only two things that cause the glow plug light to come on one is the glow plugs themselves and the other is the ecu in the electronic actuator of the turbo.If you have an early model with the vacuum actuator then the problem is more than likely the glow plugs.
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Andy,
That informaton is incorrect, My 06MY ST TDCI had the glow plug warning light flashing last year and it was an EGR valve fault. The vehicle had 2 EGR fault codes logged and Ford replaced it under warranty and the issue never returned
Carse
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I think most modern cars need dealer diagnostic kit to clear fault codes and reset MIL lights, even after the fault itself has been found and corrected.
You might try a diesel specialist, as many of these can now do injector recodes and other formerly "dealer only" tasks on these engines. I don't think it's possible on a DIY basis though.
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This applies only if you have the electronically sensed EGR it uses the ECU in the actuator but you are correct I should have stated that because with the earlier vacuum system it did not happen .As a matter of interest the actuator cannot be purchased seperately you have to buy the whole turbo Garrett turbo and hella actuator retail is £670+vat.If the EGR is removed to clean or replace then you need to take of the plastic inlet manifold and clean that or you will be back at square one in no time most garages just change the valve pointless exercise.
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