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Essentia Parking Heater Error

My 2012 Chevrolet Essentia with a gasoline engine has 126,018 km. The parking heater won't activate, and there's an error stored. Could it be a defective glow plug?

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The parking heater in a 2012 Chevrolet Essentia with a gasoline engine failed to activate, and an error was stored, suggesting a potential issue with the glow plug. A similar problem in another vehicle pointed towards a defective glow plug or relay as a possible cause. The recommended solution was to have a professional workshop diagnose the issue, which confirmed the glow plug defect and led to its repair.

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karenkoenig34

I had a similar problem with my 2014 Opel Astra, though a different engine. Sounds like a glow plug issue. Like a light bulb burning out. Have you checked the glow plug relay?

theresaschubert37 (community.author)

How do I effectively test the glow plug relay? Is a multimeter enough, or are there specific procedures?

karenkoenig34

A multimeter can work. But with the error code and my Astra experience, a workshop might be best for a full diagnosis. Safer to see a doctor than self-medicate.

theresaschubert37 (community.author)

Took it to a workshop as you suggested. It was a defective glow plug. Repair was 440€. Your advice was invaluable.

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CHEVROLET

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ESSENTIA