Discovery Diesel Nightmare: Glow Plug and DPF Crisis

Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Poor fuel economy

Check engine light on

Longer cold start time

DPF regeneration failure

Car won't start

Pre-glow light won't turn off

Hey everyone! My 2011 Discovery diesel (68K km) is giving me headaches lately. The pre-glow indicator stays lit constantly, and I'm getting black smoke when accelerating. Engine's really struggling during cold starts, and sometimes won't start at all. Check engine light is on, fuel consumption has gone through the roof, and the DPF isn't regenerating properly. After a bad experience with my last mechanic, I'm a bit cautious. I suspect it might be a glow plug issue, but wanted to hear from others who've dealt with similar symptoms. What was your diagnosis and how much did the repair cost? Any recommendations for avoiding unnecessary repairs would be great. Thanks in advance!

AnneSpeedy

Discovery Diesel Nightmare: Glow Plug and DPF Crisis

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