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How much does Glow Plugs & Timer Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Glow Plugs & Timer Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2009 Volkswagen CC$216$70.16$145.99-21%$177.66
2008 Pontiac Vibe$186$39.84$145.99-26%$147.34
2009 GMC Yukon$357$79.68$277.38-25%$283.93
2011 Infiniti EX35$421$143.52$277.38-21%$347.77
2016 Acura RLX$301$125.88$175.18-18%$254.88
2008 BMW M5$508$172.70$335.77-21%$419.95

Glow Plugs & Timer Replacement Service

What is the Glow Plugs & Timer all about?

A diesel engine is different from a gas engine that relies on a spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air that makes the vehicle run. With a diesel engine, the fuel ignites when it’s subjected to high pressure. The fuel temperature heats up to the point where it simply self-combusts. In warm weather, this works just fine, but when it’s cold, the diesel fuel needs help heating up. The glow plugs work to heat the fuel/air mixture so that the vehicle will start in cold weather. Glow plugs are, quite simply, small heaters. There are usually two glow plug timers. The first one sets the preheating time, and the second tells the auto start module when to crank the engine.

Keep in mind:

  • Your vehicle has to reach optimal cylinder temperature in order to start.
  • The faster your vehicle starts, the less wear on your battery.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle's hood is opened and supported manually
  • The defective glow plugs and timer are removed
  • The new glow plugs and timer are installed
  • The hood manual support is removed
  • The repair is verified and the glow plugs are tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Glow plugs are prone to burn out over time and will need replacement at some point. If you're having trouble starting your diesel engine, one of our expert mechanics can diagnose the problem and determine if it's in the glow plug system.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Glow Plugs & Timer?

  • Vehicle is slow to start
  • Vehicle will not start in cold weather
  • Blue or white smoke coming from diesel exhaust system

How important is this service?

The glow plugs and timer are required to start a cold diesel engine, and if they aren’t working properly, you may be unable to start your vehicle. Have the glow plugs and timer checked out and replaced if necessary.


Recent Glow Plugs & Timer Replacement reviews

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Jesse

17 years of experience
127 reviews
Jesse
17 years of experience
Volkswagen Beetle L4-1.9L Turbo Diesel - Glow Plugs - Ormond Beach, Florida
He did an awesome job on my VW. He was very knowledgeable and he went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend Jesse and I will request him on any future repairs I may have. Thanks for the great service.

Joseph

18 years of experience
107 reviews
Joseph
18 years of experience
Dodge Sprinter 2500 V6-3.0L Turbo Diesel - Glow Plugs - Charleston, South Carolina
Joe provided excellent service. He diagnosed the problem, serviced my vehicle in a timely professional manner. I highly recommend him.

Gabriel

14 years of experience
39 reviews
Gabriel
14 years of experience
BMW 335d L6-3.0L Turbo Diesel - Glow Plugs - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Gabriel was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. He’s definitely a master at his job and I’m confident I can choose him for any future work I need.

Chris

23 years of experience
2372 reviews
Chris
23 years of experience
Ford Excursion V8-6.0L Turbo Diesel - Glow Plugs - Huntington Beach, California
Very dedicated to his customer, he works very hard to get everything just right he knows his business.

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