Engine warning light that started off with glow plug light

Tiny
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Hi I have a diesel, my glow plug light has been coming on recently and now the engine management light, but also today the steering warning light came on and started making a pinging noise. I cannot figure out what it is. It is booked in for a diagnostics test tomorrow, but I was just wanting a heads up.
Monday, January 2nd, 2017 AT 5:48 AM

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Tiny
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Proberbly a faulty glow plug, but the code you get will help if you can post these it will be a big help.
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 AT 2:56 PM
Tiny
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Ive had the diagnostics test done and it came back with nothing but now all my warning lights are on and my speedo isnt working :/
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 AT 3:11 PM
Tiny
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This will probably be an electrical problem, may be a bad earth check all earth points and check main engine loom harness plug is secure and pins have no corrosion.
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 AT 4:41 PM
Tiny
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Wow you were spot on had a corroded fuse cheers for the help pal
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Monday, January 9th, 2017 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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MHPAUTOS is one of our best!

Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help and tell a friend.

Best, Ken
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Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 10:32 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the feed back, this may help others with problems like yours, thanks for using 2carpros
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Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 2:26 PM
Tiny
GARRY EBBS
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Car drives ok then starts to shudder then loss of acceleration usually 3rd gear got to drop it down to1st gear to get acceleration then it clears sometimes glow plug light flashes, if u stop engine then start again light goes out then eventually u get acceleration and problem clears
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Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 2:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Just to start try changing your fuel filter if you haven't recently. It really sounds like the fuel pressure is dropping out at times. Check and or change all the filters if its time. They make more difference than you know
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Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 2:47 PM (Merged)

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