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How to remove the glow plugs
In this video we can see how to disassemble the glow plugs; the work should be done with the engine warm, where the danger is that the glow plug may break …read all…
Posted on 28 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Why do diesel engine glow plugs need to be replaced periodically?
In this video, we see the reasons why glow plugs in a diesel engine need to be checked and replaced periodically, without waiting for them to break: first of …read all…
Posted on 17 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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The operation of the glow plug control device.
In this video tutorial, we can see how the control device for incandescent glow plugs works: the preheating system with incandescent glow plugs is equipped …read all…
Posted on 19 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the glow plugs of a diesel engine.
First of all, we need to remove the engine cover with a 10mm wrench. Using an 8mm wrench, we loosen the lock nut of the spark plug to be replaced, which …read all…
Posted on 13 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to check the functionality of the glow plugs
Let's see a simple system to verify the functionality of the glow plugs: these are just a resistance, so we apply a voltage to them, their very low internal …read all…
Posted on 11 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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When the wording "pre-heating failure" appears on the instrument panel. Which glow plug to replace.
How to understand which glow plug to replace when the wording "preheating failure" appears on the instrument panel. First we disconnect the battery, then we …read all…
Posted on 4 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to test a glow plug?
As we can see in this tutorial, testing the correct functioning of a glow plug is very simple. To do this we will only need any model of tester. First of all …read all…
Posted on 23 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the glow plugs on the 1.9 CDTI - JTD engine (Opel - Fiat)
In the video in question we will discover the steps on how to remove and replace the engine glow plugs on the 1.9 CDTI engine upright on Opel models, but also …read all…
Posted on 18 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the broken glow plug from its seat
The guide shows how to remove a broken glow plug from its seat in the engine. To perform this operation it is necessary to use a special kit. As a first step …read all…
Posted on 16 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Saab, 1.9 MultiJet glow plugs replacement
In this video tutorial we will see how to remove the glow plugs in 1.9 MultiJet motorized cars, in particular for Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo and Saab. Then we …read all…
Posted on 24 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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1.3 MultiJet Fiat, Opel engine glow plugs replacement
In this video tutorial we will see how to remove and replace the engine glow plugs on Fiat 1.3 MultiJet engines, also fitted on Opel. First we open the bonnet …read all…
Posted on 24 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to extract a broken glow plug
It may happen that during the disassembly of a glow plug the hexagonal element may break from the body of the glow plug which is now stuck in its seat: there …read all…
Posted on 22 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Tips on how to change the glow plugs on 1.3 mjt engines
The 1.3 cdti engine really equips many models from both Fiat, Lancia, Opel and Suzuki and the wear of the glow plugs is therefore a problem common to all; the …read all…
Posted on 4 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to check the operation of the glow plugs
There are several ways to verify the correct functioning of the glow plugs, some a little empirical but certainly effective, and others more systematic and …read all…
Posted on 6 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo

Let's see in this short and simple guide the instructions that will allow us to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo. First of all we open the front door, on the driver's side, and start pulling the opening lever of the engine hood, in order to open the lock; then let's move to the front of the vehicle and unhook the tab that we find on the central part, above the manufacturer's emblem, as shown in the video. At this point we block the bonnet with the lateral rod; then we accompany the bonnet down to close it again!

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