Replace Glow Plugs at the same time as Module?
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2008 GL320 CDI, 1997 528i (ret.), Lex GS350
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Hello all - I have a check engine light on my 2008 GL320 CDI (80K Miles). Dealer tells me I need the Glow Plug Module (relay) replaced, but says MB also recommends changing all 12 Glow Plugs. The latter are quite expensive ($700+ in parts alone).
So my question is, is replacing the glow plugs really necessary? Or should I just replace the Module?
Thanks!
So my question is, is replacing the glow plugs really necessary? Or should I just replace the Module?
Thanks!
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Glow plug controller diagnoses plugs every time it is started. One thing at s time
Replace controller and it will tell you if you have bad plugs which you can address afterwards.
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Hello all - I have a check engine light on my 2008 GL320 CDI (80K Miles). Dealer tells me I need the Glow Plug Module (relay) replaced, but says MB also recommends changing all 12 Glow Plugs. The latter are quite expensive ($700+ in parts alone).
So my question is, is replacing the glow plugs really necessary? Or should I just replace the Module?
Thanks!
So my question is, is replacing the glow plugs really necessary? Or should I just replace the Module?
Thanks!
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I was thinking of doing this as preventative maintenance but also don't want to throw money away for no reason. Seems like the consensus is to leave glow plugs and module alone until I have a problem?
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I replaced only the module and it worked for me. I also wanted to replace the glo plugs at the same time until I found out the price and decided to just wait. That was the best thing. Been a year now and they are still fine. I would've been throwing away money.
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Also - can controller be replaced by a novice like myself? Are there instructions or a video posted by any chance?
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