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What does the glow plug indicator on Mercedes indicate?
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When the glow plug light appears on the instrument panel of a Mercedes, it means that the glow plugs have not completed their preheating cycle: generally, it turns off after a few seconds after starting the engine.
Posted on: 28 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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