BMAX preheating lamp and engine light

Anyone seen the preheating lamp stay on long in their 2013 diesel BMAX, plus a check engine light and smoke on acceleration? Diagnostics point to the glow control unit, maybe a cable or plug issue. Mileage is 228816 km.

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Hey! I had something similar with my BMAX. Preheating lamp stayed on, and the engine light popped up. Was yours also a bit sluggish to start, especially when it's cold?

Yes, the engine struggles to start, especially when it's cold. Did you have smoke too? How did you fix it?

Yep, the smoke was there too, especially when I put my foot down. Turns out it was the same glow plug control unit thing. Honestly, I'd suggest getting it checked out at a workshop. Could be a simple fix, or you might need a new unit. Better safe than sorry, you know?

I'll book it in for inspection. The diagnostic test indicated a repair cost of about 95€.

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