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Seat Inca Diesel Engine Issue

My 2003 Seat Inca, the one with the diesel engine, is playing up. The engine light is on, and the preheating lamp just won't switch off. It's got 84621 km on the clock. I've plugged it into a code reader, and it's showing a glow plug error. I'm guessing a glow plug is defective, yeah? Anyone else had this? Is it a big job to fix? Is it linked to the engine combustion?

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Sounds like a classic glow plug issue to me. I had something similar with my Inca, though I can't recall the exact year. The preheating light stayed on, and I could feel the engine misfire, especially when it was cold. Did you check the glow plugs themselves? Do you have a multimeter to check resistance?

Cheers for the quick reply! Nah, I don't have a multimeter or any of that fancy gear. I'm pretty clueless when it comes to this stuff, to be honest. How would I even check the resistance? And what am I looking for?

Yeah, sounds like a dead glow plug alright. I wouldn't mess around too much, especially if you're not familiar with diesel engines. If you keep driving with a failed glow plug, you risk incomplete engine combustion and potential engine misfire, which can cause more damage in the long run. I'd recommend taking it to a workshop to get the glow plugs replaced. It's a pretty straightforward job for them.

Seriously appreciate the help! Took it to the shop, and yep, glow plugs were cactus. Cost me 440€, but at least the engine light is gone and it's running sweet again. Thanks a bunch!

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