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Hi, a standard glow plugs should be around 1 to 6 ohms. A 34 ohm glow plug may work, but it could be on the way out? Newer type fancy glow plugs may be 1 ohm or less. It doesn't make it easy, when trying to check if yours is OK... If you know the make of the glow plug, you may be able to look at a data sheet for your glow plug on the manufacturer's website. This may tell you the specification and what the measurements should be. Have a look here: do-it-up.com/vehicles/engine-transmission/diesel-wont-start-when-cold-how-to-fix-glow-plugs/#Typical-Glow-Plug-Resistance-Values for more information. I hope this helps and you get it fixed soon... 😀

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Hi, thanks for letting me know it worked for you. It's great when the video helps someone out... 😀

Hi, there could be several faults. There is some additional info here: do-it-up.com/house/windows/how-to-open-a-jammed-stuck-or-seized-upvc-window/#uPVC-Window-Lock-Faults that may help? Once you get the window open, you may not be able to shut it straight away. So, you may have to take some parts off, or reset it manually to be able to close the window. But, you may have to go through the same process (in the video) to get it open again. There's some additional hints & tips here: do-it-up.com/house/windows/how-to-open-a-jammed-stuck-or-seized-upvc-window/#Opening-a-Jammed-uPVC-Window-Hints-and-Tips. Please be careful when working on a window, it's very easy to fall out. I hope you get it fixed soon... 😃

@@doitup thank you for replying with extra information. Will have a look into it.

No problem, I hope it's an easy fix for you...

Hi, thanks for letting me know it worked for you. It's great to hear when it helps someone out... 😃

Hi, glad it worked for you. Thanks for letting me know... 😃

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Hi. Yes, you're quite right. Just a typo I'm afraid... Unfortunately, once the video is uploaded, you can't change the video itself, so you either have to leave it as it is, or start again! I've added a note in the text below the video... 😃

Hi, If the brushes are OK, check and clean the commutator as follows: - Clean with a soft cloth or tissue. - If needed, use an eraser to see if any more dirt can be removed. - If there are score marks, or the commutator is still dirty. Use a fine abrasive or scourer. Try to remove as little of the commutator surface as possible. Unless there are any marks that will increase the brush wear, then an attempt should be made to smooth them out. - The gaps between each of the commutator segments, should be checked to ensure they are free from any conductive material. Otherwise a short could occur. Check the brushes have a good electrical connection to the wiring, as the electrical connections could fail. I.e. the brush to the brush housing, the brush housing to the wiring, etc. The brushes should not need bedding in. The rotation and use of the motor should do it for you. The low power and sparking could be due to the motor coil(s) breaking down under load. Check their resistance if you can. They may seem fine on testing, but could then break down under load, making it difficult to spot. I hope this helps in some way... 😀

Hi, yes. I didn't have the camera set to record when I first broke the bead. by that time it was too late and I missed it! The video explains this in the text. See the video at: czcams.com/video/y-6U2x7_d3s/video.html. 😃

Hi, it depends on the fault. You need to check the operation of the window handle and it's locking mechanism. If any of it's not working, the window may not be able to be closed, or it could fail again on opening. If this is the case, you can often remove the faulty part and still open and close the window (without it failing) whilst you await parts. However, you may need access to the window from the outside to safely remove the defective part(s)? There is some more info here: do-it-up.com/house/windows/how-to-open-a-jammed-stuck-or-seized-upvc-window/#repairing. Dependant on how easy it was to open (and the fault), you can often close the window after manually resetting the failed parts, (sliding them into the open position), and reopen the window using the method in the video, (when you have the new parts). Please be careful, it's very easy to fall out of an open window. I hope you get it fixed soon... 😃

Hi, I have no preference for a particular brand. If the vehicles old, I tend to install something that's not too expensive. But if it's a new vehicle, then I would tend to stick what was fitted previously. Hope this helps. Thanks for letting me know the video helped you out, it's always good to hear... 😃👍

@@doitup Happy to see your response. The way the video is made its truly inspiring. I m not getting the original one. Thinking of going for bosch. Only thing that bothers me is the fear of breaking it while opening. So a good quality one might have a rigid body..thats what I m thinking. Managed to open them though it was making noise, I sprayed WD40.

Hi, it sounds like you did all the right things to get the glow plugs out. When you replace them, don't over tighten as they could break, or they could be difficult to remove again later on, (make sure you tighten them to the correct torque). The torque value is often on the glow plug packaging. More information can be found here: do-it-up.com/vehicles/engine-transmission/diesel-wont-start-when-cold-how-to-fix-glow-plugs/#Replacing-Glow-Plugs. I hope you get it fixed soon... 😀

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Hi, I don't have any experience of these. The best I can suggest, is to have a look at another window with the same mechanism, (if you have one?). You may be able to work out how to get it open, by practicing on a window that opens. Sorry I can't help you much. I hope you get it fixed soon... 🤔

​@@doitupno worries, thank you for your reply Sir

Hi, no problem. I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks for letting me know... 😀👍

Hi, I'm not sure what you can do here, but here's some thoughts. I presuming you don't have access to the outside of the window due to the height off the ground? - Can the glass be removed from the inside, would that give you access? - Are you able to look at another window with the same mechanism (that works). You may be able to work out a way to open it (with it open) and practice a method? Please be careful, as it's very easy to fall out of an open window. This may not have helped much, but it may give you some ideas? If you get the window open and have some useful tips, please share as it might help others. I hope you get it open soon... 🤔

Hi, glad it helped you. Thanks for letting me know... 😃👍

No problem, it's always good to hear it helped someone out. Thanks for letting me know... 😀

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Hi, the simplest and easiest answer is the one often missed... 😀👍

Hi, the spelling is correct! It just depends on where you live... In the text below the video, I tried to use both tyre and tire. You won't believe how much aggravation using different spellings can cause, (when in reality, it doesn't really matter). I tried a humorous reply once, using the song 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off' by changing the lyrics. you say fender, we say bumper... But that went down like a lead balloon! Most differences appear to be down to using different letters, or shortening the original word. Apparently, Webster's 'An American Dictionary of the English Language' 1828 was responsible for many of the changes. Nothing in life is ever simple... Words can be a pleasure, dangerous, paint a picture, be misinterpreted, loved and abused. But that's another story... Please don't call the whole thing off... 😄👍

Hi, if you mean the accoustic cover over the top of the engine, they can be push on and off. But they can also be held on with clips and screws. Sometimes they can be made of several parts, (where you have to remove part of the cover to reveal more clips or screws underneath). The best way is to slowly work around the cover, identifying where the most resistance and try and fathom out how it's fixed. If you mean the connections on top of the glow plugs, they may just be pull off. They could also have a release mechanism where you compress part of the connector to release. Unfortunately, each manufacturer may have their own method of release, and this may change depending on the vehicle model and its age? Use Google to see if anyone demonstrates how, when carrying out similar tasks with the same type of vehicle... I've probably not helped you much here, but it may have pointed you in the right direction? I hope you get it fixed soon... 😃

It certainly was... It took me about 5 days to extract one injector. I had to keep walking away in despair and coming back to it. I even made a bespoke tool to jack the injector out, but would it budge... Perseverance got the injector out in the end. Moral of the storey... Always clean the seats and use new copper washers on replacing the injectors. Don't go, "oh, they look pretty good" and put them back as they were... 😕 You were spot on. Thanks for your reply, it's much appreciated... 😄👍

Hi, no, no, no. Thank you for watching and for letting me know it helped you out... 😃👍

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Hi, it's not too bad as long as you let the air out and keep your fingers well out the way. Much quicker, safer and easier to use two bits of wood as a lever, as in the 2nd method at: 2:11... 😄👍

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Hi yes, nothing better than a bit of heat expansion to loosen things up... 😃👍

Hi, it's a great idea, but... You could damage your battery charger? Most 12v battery chargers have an output of between 2 & 10 Amps. If you have a 2A battery charger, then things might get a bit warm. A quick explanation follows... As an example, one 12v glow plug with a resistance of 1 ohm would draw about 12A, ( I = V/R ). I.e, 12v/1 Ohm = 12A. This isn't exact, as the resistance will change as the glow plug heats up, but it gives a rough idea. If you have a battery charger with a 10A output, you would probably be OK. So, It's a great idea, 👍 but you should check the output of the battery charger before you try... Just in case. As usual, at your own risk. Hope this helps... 😃

@@doitup never damaged one doing it yet

I wouldn't disagree, but someone will try it with a cheap battery charger... Unfortunately, got to cover your @r&e these days, dot the 'I's & cross the 'T's... 🙁

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Olá, obrigado pelo seu comentário, é muito apreciado... 😃

Hi, I could see the method would work if I had a different jack. On mine, the wood on the top would just slip, as the jack arm went up. Other jacks are sometimes shaped differently and you can place the wood without it slipping off... Having said that, the last method I used was so easy for me. I'm glad it worked for you. It meant you got the job done and didn't have to spend time looking for another way, like I did... 😄👍

No problem, thanks for letting me know... (Nema problema, hvala što ste me obavijestili...) 😃👍

I've watched your video several times, and I'm curious can you help me my Mini Cooper D i just buy New plastic chest old one is broke and I replaced . the headlights and hood when I close the hood, the right side of the headlight doesn't align with hood it at all. Its big gap 😫 Could it be due to the original screws, as mine are universal ,

Hi. As far as I can remember the headlight fixing's can be adjusted, so that you can position the headlight. See the video at: 3:59. There is a locking torx screw. This can be loosened and the headlight fixing can be slid from side to side. You may need to adjust all of them to ensure headlight fits correctly within the hood. Always close the hood slowly and carefully when adjusting the headlights to ensure a good fit. You don't want to break anything by dropping the hood shut. Hope this helps and you get it fixed soon... 😃

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Hi, thanks for your comments. It's much appreciated, (as it took a fair bit of time to edit). I still made a few mistakes though, (typo's, etc)! Glad it helped you out... 😃

Hi, the warm up time can vary depending on the vehicle and its design... Generally, it should be around 10 to 20 seconds. Some fancy modern electronics, may vary the warm up time in some cases? Resistance - For a standard glow plug, the resistance should be 1 to 6 ohms. There is an illustration of resistance values here: czcams.com/video/nFrvzstFqwE/video.html. However, the values may be more specific for some glow plugs and more modern vehicles. If you know the make and reference number of the glow plug, you can sometimes look up the specific details on the manufacturers website. It should also be noted that the voltage to the actual glow plugs may be different in more modern vehicles, (not 12 volts). So it may be worth looking this up on the manufacturers website if you can... Hope this helps... 😃

Hi, yes, you're quite right. See the video here... Measure the Resistance (Still Fitted... czcams.com/video/_bxblpUIXpg/video.html. It should be noted that the resistance values of the glow plugs (when fitted), can be different to when they are measured (removed). This is because of the potential for additional resistance when measuring, (say between the tip of the glow plug and an earth point elsewhere). Measuring the resistance (when fitted) should still give a good indication if a glow plug is any good, but there may be occasions when it could give the wrong result? I.e. If a test shows the glow plug as OK, it should be fine. However if it shows bad, it's worth checking when the glow plug is removed just to make sure... There is a table of results here: czcams.com/video/nFrvzstFqwE/video.html that gives an illustration of the different results, (when fitted and removed). Thanks for your comment, it's great to have extra info that can help others... 😃

Just remove the feed wire, activate the feed, tap the wire on the plug, if it draws with a spark it's good, no need for a multi meter or removal. Takes seconds if plugs accessible

Hi, great tip. Thanks for the extra info... Nice and easy... 😃👍

Hi. Yes, you're quite right. Just a typo I'm afraid... The value is correctly displayed at czcams.com/video/nFrvzstFqwE/video.html and czcams.com/video/nFrvzstFqwE/video.html and the subtitles show the value correctly. Unfortunately, once the video is uploaded, you can't change the video itself, so you either have to leave it as it is, or start again! I've added a note in the text below the video... 😃

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Hi, glad you found a solution. Hopefully they're not too expensive, and you can get them out easily... 😃👍

Thanks for feedback! They are about 10 eur each, so fine but I do not feel confident in this weather to do it. I have ordered in car service and I am afraid that I break them, that would be terrible service! All the best and thanks for great guide.@@doitup

No problem, sounds like you'll have it all sorted soon...

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Hi, it's difficult to offer advice without seeing the window, as I only have experience with the mechanism in the video. If you have another window with the same mechanism (on the ground floor), you can open it and see how the mechanism works. You may then be able to work out how you can fix it? To get the broken window shut, you may be able to gently tap the item out the way, that's stopping the window closing. You may need to move the window handle to the open position? As usual, at your own risk. Please be careful, it's very easy to fall out of a window! Sorry, I can't offer much more help... I hope you get it fixed soon... 🤔

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Hi, it's great to hear it worked for you. Thanks for letting me know... 😃

Hi, there are more and more non 12v glow plugs being fitted now, (I presume it's because the electronics are getting a bit more fancy). As it's a 5v glow plug, I wouldn't test them directly from the battery with 12v, (the 5v will be supplied from the glow plug control unit). What I would do, is test them as shown at: czcams.com/video/YkKsbRHHNS8/video.html (Test No.3 at position 7:19). This is where you can test the glow plugs when removed, but plugged into their connector, (so you can see if they glow & test the length of the timer operation). Don't heat them too many times, as they could overheat whilst out of the engine. Hope this helps... 😃

Hi, as it's a 5v glow plug, I wouldn't test them directly from the battery with 12v, (the 5v will be supplied from the glow plug control unit). What I would do, is test them as shown at: czcams.com/video/xr9QV1XMk24/video.html (Test No.3 at position 4:08). This is where you can test the glow plugs when removed, but plugged into their connector, (so you can see if they glow & test the length of the timer operation). Don't heat them too many times, as they could overheat whilst out of the engine. Hope this helps... 😃

Thank you very much.🙏🙏🙏@@doitup

Hi, thanks for letting me know, much appreciated... 😃

Hi, thanks for letting me know. It's great to hear when it helps someone out... 😃

@@doitup No worries. So many people add similar vids to help but assume that the audience has their level of knowledge? If they went slow and showed what they were doing, like U! Then we would all understand!

Thanks for that. The trouble with knowing something, is you can assume everyone else knows it too... I can certainly fall foul of that sometimes. My brain soaks up knowledge very slowly, so maybe that's my superpower... The ability to pass it back slowly as well..! 🤣