Used Nissan NV300 Glow Plugs

Yes, the Nissan NV300 is exclusively diesel-powered in the UK market, so every variant has glow plugs – there is no petrol version to worry about. The NV300 uses 1.6 dCi engines (sharing its underpinnings with the Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Vivaro), so glow plugs are a standard fitment across the range. Your engine code, found on your V5C or via a VIN check, is the single most important detail to confirm before ordering.

The Nissan NV300 was introduced to the UK in 2016 and has remained within one generation through to the current model, so on the face of it a 2017 and a 2020 share the same basic engine family. However, there were running production changes within this period, and whether the glow plugs are a direct swap depends on matching the exact engine code rather than just the year. Confirm the engine codes on both vehicles with the breaker before purchasing to be sure.

Trim level makes no difference whatsoever to glow plug fitment – the Tekna, SE, and entry-level variants all use the same engine variants, so the plugs are determined entirely by the engine code, not the badge or spec level. The trim mainly affects interior comfort features, connectivity, and finishing, none of which have any bearing on engine components. Focus on matching the engine code and you can disregard the trim entirely.

The NV300's 1.6 dCi engine is a four-cylinder unit, so it has four glow plugs in total. While it is technically possible to replace just one, most mechanics recommend replacing all four at the same time because they age at a similar rate and labour costs make it uneconomical to revisit the job shortly after. Sourcing a full set from a breaker is often the most cost-effective approach.

Because the NV300 is closely related to the second-generation Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Vivaro of the same era, the 1.6 dCi engine and its components including glow plugs are shared across these platforms in many cases. That said, engine code matching is still essential, as there are different power outputs and emission specification variants across the three vans that can affect the exact plug specification. Always cross-reference the engine codes with the breaker rather than assuming badge-level compatibility is enough.

Glow plugs themselves are straightforward mechanical and electrical components and do not require any ECU coding or immobiliser pairing – they are not programmed to a specific vehicle. Fitting used plugs from a breaker is therefore a plug-and-play job in terms of electronics, provided the specification matches your engine code. If your van's glow plug warning light remains on after fitting, that points to a separate fault rather than a coding issue, and a diagnostic check would be the next step.