Dead Eclipse Cross: Parking Heater Behind No-Start?

Hey there, I had a similar situation with my 2016 Mitsubishi ASX diesel last winter. The glow plug system was failing, which caused hard starts and eventually led to a no-start condition. My symptoms started with the parking heater acting up too. Got it checked at the dealership, turned out two glow plugs were defective and the control module needed replacement. The repair wasn't particularly complex, but it's crucial to get it done right since it's part of the engine's starting system. In my case, they had to replace all glow plugs as a set plus the control unit. The car's been running fine for 15k km since the fix. Can't recommend specific shops, but I'd suggest finding a Mitsubishi specialist who's familiar with diesel systems. This isn't something you want a general mechanic guessing at. Good luck with the repair.

Thanks! This sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with. Your experience really helps. Would you mind sharing how much the repair set you back? Also curious if you've had any other problems since getting it fixed, my last mechanic did such a poor job that I'm a bit paranoid about future issues now. Cheers!

Hey again! Happy to update you on my ASX situation. After getting it fixed at the Mitsubishi specialist, it cost me 560€ to replace the faulty glow plug and related work. I know it might sound a bit steep, but honestly, it was worth every penny because they did a proper job. The best part? Since getting it sorted, the parking heater has been working perfectly, no more issues there! Actually, I haven't had a single problem with the car in the past several thousand kilometers. It starts up like a charm, even on those freezing winter mornings. I totally get your paranoia after a bad mechanic experience, been there! But a proper Mitsubishi specialist should sort this out without any drama. My car's running better than ever now. Let me know how you get on with yours!

Thanks for all the details! I bit the bullet and took your advice, found a Mitsubishi specialist nearby. You were spot on about the glow plugs! Got mine fixed yesterday, ended up paying around 600€, pretty close to what you paid. The experience was totally different from my last mechanic, these guys knew exactly what they were doing. They even showed me the old glow plugs and explained everything. Car started up first try this morning, and the parking heater's working perfectly now. Really glad I asked here before trying another unusual mechanic. You saved me from another potential headache! Think I've found my new go-to garage too. Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me make the right decision. Take care!