alfredmoeller1
Crossland X Preheating Lamp and Engine Smoke
Summary of the thread
A 2018 Vauxhall Crossland X owner reported issues with the preheating lamp not switching off, the check engine light being on, and smoke during acceleration. The suspected cause was a defective glow control unit or a faulty cable or plug connection. After taking the vehicle to a workshop, it was confirmed that the problem was indeed due to the glow control unit and a faulty cable connection, which were repaired.
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alfredmoeller1 (community.author)
Thanks for the quick reply! I haven't run a diagnostic test yet, but I was planning to. When you had the problem, was it the same symptoms exactly? And did the engine smoke when accelerating too?
elisakrause10
Yes, almost identical symptoms. The smoking during acceleration was definitely there. Honestly, I'd suggest getting it checked at a workshop. They can pinpoint the exact cause; could save you a lot of guesswork and potential further damage.
alfredmoeller1 (community.author)
Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I took it to the workshop, and you were right, it was the glow control unit and a faulty cable connection! Repair cost 95€. All sorted now!
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elisakrause10
I had similar issues with my Crossland X. Preheating lamp staying on, engine light... sounds familiar. Did you run a diagnostic test? Could be a heating element issue, maybe even engine misfire. Is your vehicle stalling, especially on cold starts?