Glow plug light coming on and flashing
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:44 pm
Hi
Can someone help me please (my garage can't!!) I know nothing about engines so not capable of repairs myself! I live in South Derbyshire and my Ford Frieda is playing up. Firstly, it starts ok, glow plug light comes on and goes off as normal. Then after driving about 10 to 15 minutes the glow plug light comes back on (in hot weather too) and starts flashing. We noticed loss of power at the same time. We called the AA out as we also have the van covered under the AA repair scheme - they couldn't diagnose the problem. However, the local garage had the van in while we were away last week to try to diagnose the problem and failed to as well - but they did say that they didn't notice a loss of power when the light started flashing. Does any one know anyone in this area who is likely to be able to help ( or alternatively give some advice as to the potential problem so I can advise the garage on what to do). Most grateful!
Alison
Can someone help me please (my garage can't!!) I know nothing about engines so not capable of repairs myself! I live in South Derbyshire and my Ford Frieda is playing up. Firstly, it starts ok, glow plug light comes on and goes off as normal. Then after driving about 10 to 15 minutes the glow plug light comes back on (in hot weather too) and starts flashing. We noticed loss of power at the same time. We called the AA out as we also have the van covered under the AA repair scheme - they couldn't diagnose the problem. However, the local garage had the van in while we were away last week to try to diagnose the problem and failed to as well - but they did say that they didn't notice a loss of power when the light started flashing. Does any one know anyone in this area who is likely to be able to help ( or alternatively give some advice as to the potential problem so I can advise the garage on what to do). Most grateful!
Alison