ford galaxy 1.9 tdi on 51 plate i have heard its a common problem with these smoking,apparently not a problem just very embarrassing,i have also heard it is very expensive to fix,but have been told there is a sensor i can disconnect to switch the heater off....does anybody know if this works and where the sensor is!!!! thanks

paul, January 2007

Remove the mini exhaust system clean up the joints and repair with exhaust repair paste. The smoking comes from liquid residue in the system running out of the pipe and burning off on the outside of the mini exhaust as the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. This fault is most noticable on a cold morning when steam/vapour should be the only emmission from the diesel heater system.

Jimbo, August 2007

did you ever sort this problem?

cyclone1980, February 2007

sorry , can't help, but just bought my galaxy yesterday and its doing exactly the same thing. people stopping me to tell me the car is on fire! will post a reply when I ge a solution......

mick c, January 2007