Second Hand Nissan Qashqai Glow Plugs

Yes, glow plugs are a diesel-engine part only – they pre-heat the combustion chamber to aid cold starting, and petrol Qashqais never had them. If your Qashqai is petrol (1.2, 1.3, or 1.6 petrol variants), you will not find glow plugs because the part simply does not exist on your car; what you may actually need are spark plugs instead. Only diesel variants – such as those fitted with 1.5 dCi or 1.6 dCi engines – use glow plugs.

These sit in different generations: the first-generation Qashqai (Mk1, 2006–2013) and the second-generation Qashqai (Mk2, 2014–2021) are entirely different platforms with different engines, so parts do not cross between them. Within the Mk2 there was a facelift in 2017, and while the 1.5 dCi engine continued across that facelift, whether the glow plugs themselves interchange across that 2017 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact engine code. The engine code – found on your V5 or via a VIN check – is the single most reliable detail to supply when requesting a quote.

No, trim level makes no difference to glow plug fitment on the Qashqai – Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, and Tekna all share the same engine internals when fitted with the same engine. Glow plugs are determined entirely by engine code, not by how the car is equipped or badged. Do not be put off by a set of glow plugs advertised from a Visia if your car is a Tekna – provided the engine code matches, the part is the same.

A four-cylinder diesel Qashqai uses four glow plugs – one per cylinder – regardless of whether the car is front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive (Qashqai+2 included). Drivetrain layout has no bearing on glow plug fitment; what determines the correct plug is the engine code. Always buy a matched set rather than replacing a single plug, as worn plugs degrade together.

The 1.5 dCi engine (K9K family) was used across several Nissan and Renault models, so there is a reasonable chance glow plugs from another K9K-engined vehicle may be compatible, but you should not assume this without checking. Engine variants within the K9K family have different power outputs and specification changes over the years, so confirm the full engine code with the breaker rather than relying on the 1.5 dCi badge alone. Supplying your registration or VIN to the breaker is the safest way to get the right plug.