Volvo C70 Preheating Lamp Issue

Hi, I've got a 2013 Volvo C70, diesel engine, with a bit of a head-scratcher. The preheating lamp stays on, and the error memory's showing something. Could a defective glow plug really be causing all this fuss?

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Sounds familiar! Had a similar issue with my old Peugeot 308. Glow plug problems can be a pain. Is the car struggling to start, especially when it's cold? Did you notice any difference in fuel efficiency maybe or even engine misfires?

Hmm, it does take a little longer to start when it's cold. Fuel efficiency seems normal, but I haven't really checked that closely. Misfires... maybe a little rough at idle? So, you really think it's just the glow plugs?

Yup, glow plugs can cause those exact symptoms. Rough idle, hard starts, the whole shebang. It's probably best to go to the workshop. My repair cost was about 440€, and glow plugs were the reason.

Thanks for that info. That confirms my suspicions. Already booked it in at the garage, so hopefully, it's a quick fix. Cheers!

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