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thomas_vogel1

Vectra preheating lamp error

My 2007 Vauxhall Vectra diesel has an issue. The preheating lamp won't shut off and there's an error logged. I suspect glow plug failure. Has anyone else seen this? What else could cause this with 192997 km on the clock?

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hanneshartmann10

Sounds familiar! I've got a Vectra too, and had almost the exact same thing happen. Did you notice any rough idling or engine misfires along with the light staying on?

thomas_vogel1 (Author)

Rough idling, yeah, a bit shaky at startup now that you mention it. Was it definitely the glow plugs in your case then?

hanneshartmann10

Yep, glow plugs were the culprit. After checking them, I went to the workshop and the problem was solved after replacing them. Are you planning to replace them yourself, or let a professional do the work?

thomas_vogel1 (Author)

Cheers for the confirmation. Thought so, but wanted a second opinion. It ended up costing 440€ to get sorted at the workshop, but at least it's running smooth again!

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