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flashing pre glow sign

Hi all,
I have a Linde H80 typ 396 S/N 396W00720. The truck shows always a flasching pre glow sign. The truck has no restriction of driving or use of working hydraulic.
Has some one an idear what it can be?
  • Posted 24 Nov 2015 20:56
  • By dieter_n
  • joined 24 Nov'15 - 2 messages
  • Germany
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A lot of Lindes will flash the glow light when the preset preventative maintenance time has elapsed it is set up at factory as a reminder
It can be turned off but you need a program and laptop to do it I usually reset the lifts I knew were on a set pm schedule at 25000
Hrs so light would not come on
  • Posted 25 Aug 2025 08:04
  • By John_Bradley
  • joined 10 Aug'22 - 260 messages
  • Texas, United States
Jb69
Hi,
A flashing pre-glow sign usually indicates that the vehicle's glow plugs are active, helping to warm the engine before starting, especially in cold weather. However, if it continues flashing after the engine has started, it could signal a fault in the glow plug system, sensors, or related electronics. It's best to check your vehicle's manual for guidance and have it inspected by a qualified mechanic to prevent possible engine starting or performance issues.
  • Posted 13 Aug 2025 18:10
  • Modified 17 Aug 2025 19:47 by administrator
  • By ayush_varma
  • joined 13 Aug'25 - 2 messages
  • maharashtra, India
A varma
Hi karait,
I think you are right. My first idear was the engine kontroler.
But it is a expensive part, die you know if Linde Software or engine Software is required?
Rgds
Dieter_n
  • Posted 28 Nov 2015 05:43
  • By dieter_n
  • joined 24 Nov'15 - 2 messages
  • Germany
Is this the yellow LED with the spiral?
Well - if it flashes you may have some malfunction in the
engine or in the engine control unit. I'm afraid, you have to use some diagnostics soft.
  • Posted 27 Nov 2015 02:18
  • By Karait
  • joined 21 Jun'09 - 355 messages
  • Poland
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