Cheap Nissan Pulsar Glow Plugs

Only the diesel-engined Nissan Pulsar has glow plugs — glow plugs are a diesel-only component used to pre-heat the combustion chamber before starting. The Nissan Pulsar (C13, 2014–2018) was sold in the UK with a 1.5 dCi diesel engine, and that variant does have glow plugs. If your Pulsar is petrol-engined (1.2 DIG-T or 1.6 DIG-T), it has spark plugs instead — search for those rather than glow plugs.

The engine code is the single most important detail you can supply — glow plug spec follows the engine, not just the model name or year. On the 1.5 dCi Pulsar the engine code will be on your V5C or can be confirmed via a VIN check, and giving it to the breaker ensures they match the correct plug type and thread size. Year of manufacture is also useful context, but the engine code takes priority over everything else.

The UK Pulsar ran as a single generation (C13) from 2014 to 2018, so a 2015 and a 2017 car are within the same generation. Provided both cars carry the same engine code — which you should confirm from the V5C or a VIN check — the glow plugs are very likely to be the same specification. Always confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration before buying, as minor ancillary changes can occur mid-production.

Trim level makes no difference to glow plug fitment — Visia, Acenta, and Tekna are cosmetic and equipment grades, not mechanical ones. What matters is the engine code, which is the same 1.5 dCi unit across all diesel trim variants. Give the breaker your engine code and registration and the trim name is irrelevant to the part itself.

The C13 Pulsar was produced from 2014 to 2018 and the 1.5 dCi engine was carried throughout, making glow plug specifications broadly consistent across the generation. However, minor ancillary or supplier changes can occur during a production run without a formal facelift announcement, so it is worth confirming with the breaker that the part from their donor vehicle matches your specific engine code and year. A reputable breaker will cross-reference your registration to make sure before dispatch.

Difficult cold starts and a wait-to-start light staying on longer than usual are classic signs of failing glow plugs on a diesel engine, so it is a reasonable first suspect on a 1.5 dCi Pulsar. When requesting quotes through Findapart, supply your registration number, engine code from your V5C, and the year of the car so breakers can identify the correct plug specification. Glow plugs are a set of four on the 1.5 dCi, and many breakers will supply the full set from a low-mileage donor vehicle.