[Reece]

So cars starting a little rough on cold start and the car is shaking when it 1st starts.

I know the problem is the glow plug relay module as thats what it come up as on a fault read last year but have put the job off as it wasnt that bad but is now getting worse.

Is it easy to access? Seen a few dodgy youtube videos of people doing it from the top but read its alot easier to get it up on a ramp and do it from underneath?

All help/feedback appreciated

Reece

[Calluhan]

What engine Reece?

[mistryn]

If it's the 335d engine easiest way would to take the inlet mani off and access is there.

The 4 pot engine iirc can be accessed without taking mani off from under the engine bay

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

What engine Reece?

Its a 330d lci

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by Reece

Its a 330d lci

Pretty sure it's in the same place as my 335d unless someone can correct me.

I did a DIY for mine here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=calluhan

Sorry the thread is quite a few pages long - but it's in there somewhere! - hope it helps

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

Pretty sure it's in the same place as my 335d unless someone can correct me.

I did a DIY for mine here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=calluhan

Sorry the thread is quite a few pages long - but it's in there somewhere! - hope it helps

Found it on page 6, il get the cover off and take a look, bit uneasy about taking the inlet mani off, i cant find the beru gse 108 from anywhere apart from bmw for £115

[sirleeofroy]

Originally Posted by Reece

Found it on page 6, il get the cover off and take a look, bit uneasy about taking the inlet mani off, i cant find the beru gse 108 from anywhere apart from bmw for £115

The 335D is an M57 Engine whereas the 330D LCI uses the N57 and the location of the controller is slightly different, I recently went to do this myself but realised I had been shipped the wrong part.

It's tight to get to but you can do it without removing anything other than the engine cover, unplugging it is difficult though.

I can try and snap a pic of the location if you like?

As for the Glow Plug controller - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Glow-Plug-...4AAOSwx2VZiBhN

[Reece]

Originally Posted by sirleeofroy

The 335D is an M57 Engine whereas the 330D LCI uses the N57 and the location of the controller is slightly different, I recently went to do this myself but realised I had been shipped the wrong part.

It's tight to get to but you can do it without removing anything other than the engine cover, unplugging it is difficult though.

I can try and snap a pic of the location if you like?

As for the Glow Plug controller - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Glow-Plug-...4AAOSwx2VZiBhN

Have you brought from that seller before?
If you could take a snap that would be very helpful

[sirleeofroy]

Originally Posted by Reece

Have you brought from that seller before?
If you could take a snap that would be very helpful

No I've not bought from that particular seller but I most likely will soon, looking at their feedback I wouldn't be too concerned about ordering.

No problem, I'll snap a pic shortly...

[sirleeofroy]

I Hope this helps..

I believe you'll need a 10mm socket, there are 2 bolts top and bottom of the unit, you'll be able to feel them when you get your hand in there...

[Reece]

Originally Posted by sirleeofroy

I Hope this helps..

I believe you'll need a 10mm socket, there are 2 bolts top and bottom of the unit, you'll be able to feel them when you get your hand in there...

Looks tight but i can get to that, i replaced the angel eye bulbs that looks tighter than that

Cheers for that mate il get the part ordered now

[sirleeofroy]

Originally Posted by Reece

Looks tight but i can get to that, i replaced the angel eye bulbs that looks tighter than that

Cheers for that mate il get the part ordered now

No problem, once you've undone the bolts you'll be able to move it around a little but I found it a complete PITA to try and unplug due to the space.

Good luck!

[Calluhan]

That's why this forum is so great! That looks a lot easier to get at than mine! Plugs can be tight. I had to use tools to ease mine off. Good luck mate!

[gaz_ball]

I've got this to do on my 335D so bought the controller (Beru), 6 x glow plugs (Beru) & inlet manifold gasket kit (Elring) from www.buycarparts.co.uk

Prices looked better than I found elsewhere.

They're actually based in Germany but everything arrived quickly and without issue.

[Reece]

Originally Posted by gaz_ball

I've got this to do on my 335D so bought the controller (Beru), 6 x glow plugs (Beru) & manifold inlet gasket kit (Elring) from www.buycarparts.co.uk

Prices looked better than I found elsewhere.

They're actually based in Germany but everything arrived quickly and without issue.

Hopefully the glow plugs are ok and its just the relay, thats what the fault code was anyway, il give it a go and see if it does the trick

[Reece]

Originally Posted by sirleeofroy

No problem, once you've undone the bolts you'll be able to move it around a little but I found it a complete PITA to try and unplug due to the space.

Good luck!

Just pulled my cover off, looks tricky but it should be ok, the plugs are always difficult to get off anything on these cars

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

That's why this forum is so great! That looks a lot easier to get at than mine! Plugs can be tight. I had to use tools to ease mine off. Good luck mate!

Its a great forum and has served me well over the last 4 years, looking to move this car on before or after xmas though

[gaz_ball]

Originally Posted by Reece

Hopefully the glow plugs are ok and its just the relay, thats what the fault code was anyway, il give it a go and see if it does the trick

Yeah mine is showing errors on all glow plugs so I'm pretty certain it's the controller but I thought I may as well do the glow plugs at the same time. Hopefully get it done next week.

[Jimc89]

I did mine on the 325d, i was getting a fault on one of the glow plugs and just had mate do all 6 glow plugs and the cntrol unit at the same time as i didn't want to be going back in again from memory the control unit was under 60 quid from my local motor factors.

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Jimc89

I did mine on the 325d, i was getting a fault on one of the glow plugs and just had mate do all 6 glow plugs and the cntrol unit at the same time as i didn't want to be going back in again from memory the control unit was under 60 quid from my local motor factors.

Yeh the units for the pre lci are under £50 on ebay but managed to get mine for £80 delivered, should be here before the weekend hopefully fit it sunday

[E60525d]

I had a look today and couldn't get the connections off. I was pressing on the tab but it wasn't coming off.

Any tips?

[Reece]

Originally Posted by E60525d

I had a look today and couldn't get the connections off. I was pressing on the tab but it wasn't coming off.

Any tips?

Mine didnt turn up in time to do it this weekend