Used Ford Ka Glow Plugs
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Choosing the right used Ford Ka glow plugs
Used glow plugss vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Ford Ka even have glow plugs?
Only the diesel-engined Ford Ka has glow plugs — glow plugs are a diesel-only component used to pre-heat the combustion chamber for cold starts. The vast majority of Ford Kas sold in the UK were petrol-engined (the original Mk1 1996–2008 and the Mk2 2008–2016 were almost exclusively petrol in the UK market), so most Kas never had glow plugs at all. If your Ka is petrol, you are almost certainly looking for spark plugs instead — confirm your fuel type on your V5 before searching.
My Ford Ka is diesel — which generation actually had a diesel engine?
The Mk2 Ford Ka (2008–2016), built on the Fiat 500 platform, was offered with a 1.3 TDCi diesel engine in some markets, and a small number of these did make it to the UK. If you have a 1.3 TDCi Ka, it will have four glow plugs and your engine code is the key detail to give any breaker — check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm the exact code before requesting quotes.
Will glow plugs from a 2009 Ford Ka TDCi fit my 2013 Ford Ka TDCi?
Both the 2009 and 2013 Ka TDCi sit within the same Mk2 generation (2008–2016), and if they share the same 1.3 TDCi engine code the glow plugs are very likely to be compatible. However, confirm the engine codes match before buying — give the breaker both registration numbers or the engine codes from both V5s so they can verify like-for-like.
Does the trim level affect which glow plugs I need — for example, does a Studio or Zetec Ka need different ones?
Trim level makes no difference to glow plug fitment — whether your Ka TDCi is a Studio, Style, or Zetec trim, the glow plugs are determined entirely by the engine code, not the badge on the back. Tell the breaker your engine code and fuel type and the trim name is irrelevant for this part.
I've been quoted glow plugs from a Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet — will they fit my Ford Ka TDCi?
The Mk2 Ka (2008–2016) shares its platform and 1.3-litre diesel engine family with the Fiat 500 of the same era, so there is a strong possibility of overlap, but engine codes and glow plug specifications can vary between the two brands even on shared architecture. Check the exact engine code on your Ka against the donor Fiat with the breaker before purchasing — never assume platform-sharing means identical parts.
My Ka is petrol but it won't start in cold weather — could it still be a glow plug problem?
No — petrol engines do not have glow plugs, so this cannot be the cause on a petrol Ka. Cold-start issues on a petrol Ka are more likely to point to spark plugs, the battery, or fuel system components — a mechanic or auto-electrician would be the right first step to diagnose the fault properly.