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Old Jun 21, 2017 | 10:49 PM
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Glow Plugs and Controller
Hi
I'm wondering if I should replace our glow plug controller (09). It's got a metal base and a plastic top.
First glow plug failed in say 18 months from new (replaced under warranty). Since then 4 more have failed, one replaced twice. At that stage I replaced them all (2 hadn't failed). I see another one has gone now. We've only done 90,000km. Glow plug failure warning is glow plug light stays on for a bit after starting. Replacing failed glow plug, the one with some resistance, corrects this. (NO I HAVEN'T GOT A CODE READER.)
So wondering if replacing the controller with part number 6429007701 - is this the latest version? Would the glow plugs give less trouble?
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 09:45 AM
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What is your model designation, 164.122 or 125?
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Using Beru Glow Plugs supplied by MB.

Its 164.122
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Ed
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Using Beru Glow Plugs supplied by MB.

Its 164.122

Yes that is one of the plugs suggested by M/B.
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 09:04 AM
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There are two versions of the glow plugs, steel or ceramic. Post the last 8 numbers of your vin.
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I'm sorry, please post you full vin #.
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