Why does my Vito glow plug light keep coming on?
Most threads about glow-plug lights talk about the plugs, (and breaking them) and the relay; but I have found just a couple that say if the light comes on for a minute, it is an immobiliser issue; possibly a faulty key. In fact, the battery in the key fob has recently gone flat and has just been changed.
When does the glow plug light come on?
Your diesel vehicle is equipped with glow plugs, and also with a Glow Plug Light that will either come on and stay on, or flash or blink when a fault is detected by the ECU (engine management unit). When the Glow Plug Light comes on, the ECU stores information about the condition that has caused it to come on.
Is it safe to drive with the glow plug light on?
A qualified mechanic who has a code reader that is suited to your particular make and model of vehicle can retrieve this information, and then make a diagnosis of the problem and recommend a course of action. So, can you drive safely with the Glow Plug Light on?
When does the preglow warning light go out?
The preglow warning light stays on after the engine is running for about a minute,then goes out,will this damage the engine? ML270cdi Expert: Marty replied 7 years ago.
Most threads about glow-plug lights talk about the plugs, (and breaking them) and the relay; but I have found just a couple that say if the light comes on for a minute, it is an immobiliser issue; possibly a faulty key. In fact, the battery in the key fob has recently gone flat and has just been changed.
When does the glow plug indicator light come on?
The system typically makes the driver wait around 10 seconds while the plugs warm up the engine. Once the correct temperature has been achieved, the computer will then let the driver start the engine. Normally, the glow plug indicator light will come on only when the engine is cold.
When does the diesel engine pre glow light come on?
What the diesel engine pre-glow light means Normally, the glow plug indicator light will come on only when the engine is cold. Typically, this light flashes only when an issue has been detected. The most common reason to replace glow plugs is age.
What does the pre glow warning light mean?
What the diesel engine pre-glow light means. Normally, the glow plug indicator light will come on only when the engine is cold. Typically, this light flashes only when an issue has been detected. The most common reason to replace glow plugs is age.
What are the warning lights on a Mercedes Benz?
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 40 of them so be patient!
When does the ESP light turn on in a Mercedes?
To check, try stopping and restarting the engine. If the light remains on after restarting get it checked at a garage as the ESP system is an important safety feature. If you have a diesel Mercedes, this light will turn on when the engine is warming up.