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What does the glow plug warning light on while driving mean?
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The meaning of the glow plug warning light that remains on after starting the diesel vehicle or that it lights up or flashes while driving, indicates a fault in the glow plug system located in the pre-combustion chambers. In most cases it is necessary to replace all the glow plugs or, if desired, only the faulty one. The relative connection cables and pipettes should also be checked, which can "cook" over time or in the worst cases crumble during replacement operations. The average life of the glow plugs is 100,000 kilometers and the purchase cost can vary from 10 to 40€ and more for each glow plug, depending on the model, excluding labor.
Posted on: 10 June 2021 by ScegliAuto

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