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    i have a vectra 2.0 dti 2002 how long should my glow plug light stay on for mine stays on for about 2 secs in the moring when cold other then that not at all

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    Sounds about right mate. My old 2.2DTI (2002, 52 reg) stayed on for about 2-3 seconds max, and that was at minus 10 outside in the winter. Never saw the light in the summer months, even in the mornings. Car always started immediatley

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    just thought it might be faulty glow plugs as my car is smoking(white/grey smoke) alot on first startup and cold last till engine gets warm then no smoke
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    Does it start ok from cold? If so, just give it a good service

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    Quote Originally Posted by tony-1977 View Post
    Does it start ok from cold? If so, just give it a good service
    yeah starts fine mate no problems apart from the cloud of white smoke lol

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    Start by changing the air filter and fuel filter (fuel system will then need bleeding). Personally I'd do the oil and oil filter at the same time

    EDIT >> and check all the vac pipes for splits / perishing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tony-1977 View Post
    Start by changing the air filter and fuel filter (fuel system will then need bleeding). Personally I'd do the oil and oil filter at the same time
    EDIT >> and check all the vac pipes for splits / perishing
    many thanks mate ill get it booked in for a service thanks again

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrpoochie01 View Post
    just thought it might be faulty glow plugs as my car is smoking(white/grey smoke) alot on first startup and cold last till engine gets warm then no smoke

    From cold, that won't be smoke then

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    Quote Originally Posted by MickAP View Post
    From cold, that won't be smoke then
    White/grey could be unburnt fuel.

    Best to whip them out and check them.

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