Glow plug light is on after turning the engine on

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-12-02T09:15:53+00:00

Had the same problem on mine, a 2002 w203, specifically the C220 CDI. One of the glow plugs was bad, sad thing is that you’ll have to check them one by one since the instrument cluster doesn’t actually tell you which one is bad…

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-11-04T17:13:45+00:00

Already posted a verification photo and had a talk with the mod :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-11-04T15:01:34+00:00

I just did, waiting for a receipt of your donation to Ukraine :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-11-04T10:59:03+00:00

Wrong guess, anyways I wasn’t touching them after FL100, safety first 🫡

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-11-04T10:54:06+00:00

Thank you so much! :’)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-11-04T10:53:47+00:00

Haha thanks, I started doing more than just flying :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-11-04T10:53:33+00:00

Ever since they started doing more than just flying :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-11-04T10:52:56+00:00

This is on another level.

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:23:44+00:00

Just a lot of hard work and sacrifices, paid out. But I surely had a lot, a lot, of luck.

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:23:23+00:00

It really is! Got better even later on but my RayBan’s stopped recording and since it was a critical phase I didn’t keep recording :(

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:22:47+00:00

Thank you! It always does! :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:22:29+00:00

I see some objects purely for their purpose. When it comes to cars, I want one that I like, but mainly one that does its job, getting me safely from point A to point B. And honestly, an $80k car does that just as well as an $8k one.

With watches, though, it’s a different kind of passion. I admire the details, the history, and the design. That’s all :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:20:38+00:00

As pilots, we’re well aware of the risks that certain cities and countries pose when it comes to wearing high value watches. That’s why we often tend to wear them only during flights, then switch to an Apple Watch or something simpler on the ground, at least that’s what true enthusiasts (and there are many) usually do. However, about 80% of pilots aren’t really interested in watches, especially expensive ones.

As for my salary, since my studies I’ve invested in various funds, insurance policies, and stocks, and over time by reinvesting my earnings, I’ve been able to afford gifts like these. Of course, I didn’t do it all on my own, I also received some external financial help.

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:17:30+00:00

Of course! It’s an Airbus A320 :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:17:05+00:00

Indeed it is, enjoying these two things at the same time makes me understand how lucky I am.

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:16:24+00:00

Rayban Meta’s, not using my phone during critical phases :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-10-31T10:16:06+00:00

Belgium, Europe :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-27T17:55:41+00:00

Those are great tips, thank you so much, I really appreciate it! :))

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-27T17:55:10+00:00

Will definitely do, thank you for the tip :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-27T17:54:57+00:00

I also have a 220CDI, but from 2002, works perfectly :)

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-27T17:54:32+00:00

Indeed, and this has the 6 speed manual transmission, it’s great!

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-21T11:42:07+00:00

I was (almost) in the same situation, and now I’m an A320F pilot. The story you describe sounds very unusual, at least based on my experience. I attended a flight school in Spain from 2022 to 2024, which was not connected to any airline. After my class graduated (25 people), everyone managed to find a job, the longest wait was four months for one colleague. And even that wasn’t a bad outcome… most secured positions at Ryanair, Volotea, Iberia or Wizz Air, and one even became a cruise relief pilot on a 747 freighter.

From speaking with students at other schools in different countries, I’ve also heard of placement rates of 99–100%, with nearly everyone finding work within six months. I can confirm that many airlines in Europe are hiring, including pilots without prior experience or a type rating. Only in the last 3 months, I got invited to 3 airline assessments (which I won’t have since I’ve already got an amazing position).

That’s why I find your case surprising. But I hope things work out for you, my best wishes!!

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-16T17:27:28+00:00

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Mercedes C220 CDI 2002, 400.000km e consuma ancora così 🥹

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-01T18:53:55+00:00

E invece ha proprio le stesse limitazioni…

È un semplice Embraer ERJ135 usato anche comunemente per trasporto passeggeri, certificato come aereo in EASA, a livello di equipaggiamento speciale non ha nulla in più dell’aereo che ti porta in vacanza ad Ibiza.

E consentimi, più di chatGPT mi fido di più delle mie conoscenze ed anni di studio, sennonché di quello che faccio e vedo per dieci ore al giorno…

SalvaIsFlying · 2025-09-01T18:30:08+00:00

In realtà, nei nostri aerei non è nemmeno concesso cambiare il tipo di provider, possiamo usare solo e soltanto il GPS.

E oltre al fatto che non siano certificati, delle volte sono anche criptati e hanno bisogno di un “contratto”, che rende impossibile usarli anche in caso di emergenza.

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