Heater plug light.

[jeffo]

I thought this light wasn't working but this morning it flashed for less than a second. In a gen three how long would this light stay on. Fuse is not blown but I haven't tested the plugs yet, some of them may be down. Committed the unforgivable sin of buying a diesel when I could feel it had run earlier in the day. Ordered a starter solenoid kit from a nice chap in the midlands also. Sounds like a lazy starter but I suspect it's the solenoid contacts burning out.
Only had it 4 days and I've got it to fix already!.

[Albannach]

The light will only stay on for a few seconds, depending on the engine temperature. The plugs are on for much longer, you'll hear the relay click off after a few seconds.

Lay starting is more likely to be batteries than a starter solenoid.

[markp2]

Mine comes on for about a second or so at the moment but it has always started so far. I have only had my truck a couple of weeks so the weather has been warm ever since.
My engine doesn't spin over on the starter with the vigour of a petrol engine. I have taken this to be normal for a big 'old school' diesel.
Cheers,
Mark

[stormforce]

the light don't stay on long in mine but i wait until the doors lock then i start the truck.Mine has the anti hijack locking system on it which takes about 10secs from when the ignition is on

[noobysurfer]

the light don't stay on long in mine but i wait until the doors lock then i start the truck.Mine has the anti hijack locking system on it which takes about 10secs from when the ignition is on

Maybe there is a career in Jo'berg as a taxi driver for you!You could retro fit one of those flamethrowers to the underside just to be safer!