Cheers mate .What happened with me was, the boost solenoid was making a buzzing noise no limp mode, was slightly Smokey out the back nothing major and glow plug light on . Changed to new solenoid . No smoke no Buzz glow light still came back on :( . Changed the map sensor Light STILL On .Cleaned the map sensor pipe and the hole in the manifold where the map sensor connects with the inside of a biro pen ,it was proper hard stuck blocked in there. I also cleaned the EGR with thinners. All good now no smoke no glow plug light van runs sweet as a nut .
Thank you so much for this video. I had this same issue - heater plug light came on and stayed on, although my van wasn't ever in "limp" mode, it would accelerate into high revs but just was noticeably sluggish for a few weeks before the light came on. When it came on though, it felt like it was really lacking in power, but like I said, it would go through the revs ok. Fortunately, the day the light came on the van was going into the garage for something else anyway. They plugged it in and a turbo issue came up but it wasn't specific. Later I showed this video to the mechanic, he changed the part and now the van now runs brilliantly. Adrian, BIG thanks man!
Hi mate, that's a Great Story... I think between us we just saved u the waisted cost on a New Turbo being Installed and whole lot of labour lool. Well done and Thanks for sharing this story. Means a lot 👍🏾
Got an 08 vivaro, glow plug light has come on, started loosing power wont rev over 2500 rpm and was smoking for a bit whilst driving. just found this video and feel relieved now. Thanks for sharing this pal hopefully problem solved🤞
Yea sounds about wright. Exactly what I had going on... Black smoke from exhaust when trying to rev. Hopefully this resolves your problem. Let me know how u get on... I'm curious lol
Thank you my friend you have saved lot of money, I brought used renault trafic dci 100 3 months ago previous owner told me about this issue he told me about some computer issue, while driving all of sudden I was getting serv light along with glow plug light on dashboard at that time I was loosing power gradually I was burning more fuel ,after watching your video I did and its working absolutely fine you are the savior on amazon is little bit expensive I brought for 23£ but quick delivery on ebay is cheaper 17£ THANK YOU 😊
Awesome!!! So glad my video was able to help you as this is an annoying problem lol. Another thing I discovered was the Map sensor can also cause similar issue. The map sensor is next to the boost solenoid (small flat plastic device, has 1 hose going into it and 1 electric clip)....
Really helpful video. My Vivaro has same problem right now. Tried cleaning the MAF thinking that could be it but still not right. Got a new Boost solonoid coming tomorrow. Hope it fixes it.
You are the man !!! Had several “experts” on it then this week decided to try myself. New filters, nee ecg, new maff, then , no joy Then I saw your video last night Got hold of a second hand solenoid this morning and like a dream to drive now No smoke , no lights, no limp Respect due !!!!!
I just bought a Renault Traffic 1.9, it had one of these parts in the glove compartment! I asked what it was, they guy selling it told me it looked like the windshield wiper fluid dispenser! Lol! I also saw in the service history the turbo was fixed at a cost of £975! So funny to see this video now! Why do they charge so much to replace this part!?
🙂👍🏾 Thanks for letting me know buddy. So glad this video is helping many of you guys out there. I know how frustrating this problem is. Glad It helped u🙂👍🏾
Sup dude. Great video, my van has literally just broken down and currently and I think this could be the issue would be grateful for some advice. Coil light came has been coming on whilst driving every now and then recently. Today it struggled to “ignite” when I popped in the shop for 5 mins. Started and drove back home at sensible speed, coil light came on stayed on. Seemed to be a few “coughs” then got to a slight incline nothing major and then it conked out. Managed to park safely and pop hood. Stuck 2 Jerry cans in incase it was fuel. And when primed the hand pump and tried to start it, it ticks but doesn’t start , but when you stop trying to turn the key, there is a small cylindrical box that is pretty much where you pointed out on the right hand side , which is making a very odd almost grinding sound when you stop turning the key. My mate said it sounded like it was arc’ing. But after seeing your video I’m almost certain it’s the same small black cylinder thingy. But the van simply won’t start. So I’m not sure if replacing this will help it start. All the symptoms are pointing to glow plugs as it’s struggled recently to start on cold mornings. And there was a little white smoke the other day on start up, and also a little black smoke on occasion during acceleration. I found it unusual for a glow light to come on whilst driving because I thought if the diesel is already warm why would it show up, unless plug has burnt out. Now I’m of the opinion that it could be plugs and the pressure solenoid you mentioned.
Hi mate, thanks for your message... The glow plug light is a bit misleading. As I mentioned in my video I don't believe the glow plug light is just for glow plug faults. I believe it acts as an engine management light as my version trafic does not have engine management light, just glow plug light which highlighted when I had my problem with the Boost Solenoid. So believe it acts as engine management light as well. U might want to get diagnostics run on the vehicle to see what faults come up...
I have a current issue with mine very similar, except it goes into limp mode, once you get into 3rd or 4th, then no power, slows down, if you turn it off and on quickly you can reset but i only did this to get it home, it has the glow plug light, spanner and car light, and service light when in limp mode, could this be a similar issue or the same because the symptoms are similar, but not the same, going to try it anyway and hopefully see some results
alright mate got this problem won't rev past 3thousand rpm runs fine just no power there's no turbo it her got all your symptoms you have but no black smoke out the exhaust would that be the solenoid still or ?
gracias por el video tengo una nissan primastar igual que esta con el mismo motor , tiene que borra con la maquina el falllo que te da por que cuando las acelerado no pasaba de 3000 rmp y tiene que pasar o llegar a 4000 rpmi en reletin
Hello great video, please could you assist I have a reno clio 2 2005, the glow plug light comes on and off but when its on my car doesn't Rev up at all.. Any suggestions thanks..
Hi sorry, I know nothing about Clio's. As mentioned I'm a motorcycle mechanic and own a Renault Traffic so this is the only vehicle I work on. Any problems with this I solve, I put up.... My van is pretty reliable so don't put up much.
I’m hoping this is my problem my light comes on randomly mainly on the motorway!? Dip the clutch and let it idle for 5 seconds and the light goes out then I’m back to full power. 🤞🏻
Hi great help there putting this video up, which way do your solenoid pipes go on, my pipes have been completely bipassed from the broken solenoid with a tube,and I don't know which should be at the top or bottom attachment on the solenoid, which one sucks and which ones blows cheers.
Probably best to consult the manual or an exploded diagram for this answer mate. As I would have to strip off the covers and turbo hose to see. I am actually a motorcycle mechanic but do the od bits n bobs on my van 😉
Hi great video. I wonder if you could help me with my problem my speedo doesn't work and I can't locate the speed sensor by any chance do you know where this is? Thanks
Thanks. Regarding your question. I do not know where the speed sensor is as have had no trouble with mine before so not something iv looked into... I'm sure will be easier enough to find out online somewhere though👍🏾
Hey fella, yea that sounds about wright. And your most welcome. I hope the video helps out with ur problem. Mine started off very similar some times I would start and glow light would stay on then the van would just not pull properly at all... started suttle and would just happen now and then so I used to turn ignition off then start van again and the glow light would go out but over time started getting more and more frequent an till it came to a point where would just happen all the time and could not get the glow light to go out. After I change the “Turbo Boost Solenoid” My problem has gone and never happened since (not even once). Has been over a year now I believe. She’s still chugging on very happily😎
Hi got an issue with my Renault traffic 2004. Immobiliser light is flashing rapidly when I turn ignition on and it just turns over and doesn't start the van? Any ideas guys plz?
Great video , my 2008 2.0 glow plug light coming on but only on motorway around town it’s fine but as soon as I take it 60/70 mph it goes into limp mode could this be similar issue ?
@@joelwainwright1457 That’s so good to know. Mine has similar symptoms and I was fearing it could be the injectors. I’ve heard that they can be virtually impossible to get out. I’m so glad to hear that even that scenario can be overcome. Many thanks for your response.
Good day Adrian I don't know if you can share some light , I put an m9r Laguna engine in my Vauxhall vivaro . Engine starts fine with easystart and keep running however when cut off won't start again . Is it something I need to change on the engine due to being from Laguna?
Hi DJ, unfortunately I don't know the answer to that one as I only know about things iv actually done on my own van... When it starts, if you shut it off and try to re-start immediately. Does it start then? From what your saying I would probably say u have a fueling issue. If it starts with the easy start and runs fine once started then maybe you have a leak or air in the fuel line. So look at the clear fuel line coming from the fuel filter housing. If u see air bubbles along there then, that could be your problem. There is a little hand pump on the line above the filter so try pumping that to build up the pressure and then try and start it. When your pumping the manual fuel pump you will see the bubbles moving through the line (if there are any). Just throwing ideas out there going by what you have said.
It's supposed to have the nipples at the bottom facing down...😉 Still running the same solenoid since I done the vid. Over a year ago now. Running sweet mate
@@Rushizzxx ok well good luck running your one that way. If yours works upside down then that's fine mate... 👍🏾 Everyone the video has helped out has done it as iv shown. No complaints.
Hi, try changing the map sensor. Small Square flat device located just above boost solenoid. Has 1 hose going into it... If ur not sure what it looks like. Write map sensor into google or eBay to get up image. Alternatively if that doesn't solve you will need to have diagnostics run on to determine the cause. Good Luck!!
@@r34watson47 ok, have u looked up the code to see what it is? Again I am a motorcycle mechanic but do odd bits and bobs on my van so have no idea what the code is. I just uploaded this video cause I know it's a common problem people struggle with. I am no means a van specialist though lol
@@sleepz698 one is for the glow plugs which is what I thought it was and the other one is the egr valve sensor, I'm hgv mechanic but never worked on one of these lol
Thanks. mine has the same symptoms that you had so i will give try a this. Is this a simple plug and play part to remove and replace? No electrics to disconnect etc?
Yea, it's the simplest thing to fit. Just a connector block with clip and the 2 boost hoses. (Make sure u put them back on the wright way). Good luck mate 👍🏾
I wish i could se this before i meet Pompeu magalhaes, in mem martins. E reep me off 900 euros to fix this, and service. Nothing done. And i had to call the cops to rescue my van.
Hi mate, I do not know the answer to this question as I have never had a problem starting my Van. Again if the glow plug warning light is on you would need to run diagnostics to find out if there’s a problem with the ignition system.
I Deed the diagnostic and the first is fuel pressur sensor shorted to 12 voly and the second is boost pressure sendor problems.does this privent engine starting
Ok then I would suggest looking closely at the fuel pressure sensor and check the fuel lines and the filter housing for any leaks. I did have a leaky fuel filter housing seal once which gave me some starting issues... on my van it can be found on the left hand side under the bonnet. It’s high up in the top left corner. Black container with clear fuel light be running into it. If there are air bubbles present in the line you have a leak somewhere. Also any fuel wet stains running down the filter housing the seal is leaking. Try pressurising the fuel pump manually. This can be done via the black balloon which is attached to the clear fuel line which goes into the filter housing. Just keep squeezing an till the fuel line looks clear of any air bubbles. And you will also need to change the fuel pressure sensor. I don’t think the boost sensor would stop it from firing up but low fuel pressure could... That’s my best answer mate.
tried changing this on my primastar and still got the glow plug light up! thought id solved it the van actually drives fine just occasionally (1 every 4-5 weeks) will start dropping power to virtually nothing and ill have to pull over and turn it on and off then fine again , the lights virtually on 24/7 replaced MAF air flow as well still nothing! anyone got any ideas what else it could be!??
How's it going mate.. I've the exact problem as you.. pulling over and restart and it's fine... did you find the answer.. think the codes are p110 or something.. I changed the solenoid after this video but nothing...and I changed the maf but a cheap version so will get a proper one but I juts Don't think it will go off after I change it..
I had the exact same problem. The light turns on then there's no boost and I'd have to stop and restart and it would run ok for a bit then the light would come back on again. Mine had a leak in the exhaust manifold and as soon as that was fixed it ran awesome. Also if the light turns on while you're driving, instead of stopping the vehicle and starting it again, just press the clutch, then turn the ignition off and back on again while the vehicle is rolling, then release the clutch like doing a push start. This will save you from having a dead battery after all the restarts and get you home at least.
@@sleepz698 I was troubleshooting a similar issue on a friend’s van turns out it was actually the glow plugs, but they all broke in the head so now I bought a tool to drill them out
