Mk5 Smiley Glow Plug Light

[projectzip]

Looking at a picture of a handbook on ebay I should have a glow plug light on my dash.
But when I turn on the ignition I dont get one on the dash.
I havent had the dash apart yet so my question is should it come on with ignition? Or only if theres a problem.
Im thinking the bulb in the dash has died.

[barabas]

2.5 Di doesn't have glow plugs

[projectzip]

oh umm ok
I dont understand diesel engines! lol

[ake]

Some over seas Di Transits are fitted with a flame start system which uses the glowplug light, but UK spec Transits don't need it so its not fitted. A 2.5 Di in good condition will start at -20c with no pre heat

[Vee4]

I had the cold start option on my Mk5. Here's how to recognise it:

Control valve:



Flame thrower in inlet manifold:



In 12 years in the UK, I only saw the warning light once.