What are the effects of a faulty preheating relay in a diesel vehicle?
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When the glow plugs in an electronically controlled diesel vehicle fail, it becomes difficult to start the engine. Precautions: Be cautious of excessively high engine coolant temperature. First, move the vehicle to a well-ventilated and shaded area. Open the engine hood and wait for the coolant temperature to decrease. If immediate opening is necessary, use a large towel soaked in water to cover the coolant reservoir cap before attempting to slowly open it. When steam emerges, quickly move your hand away. Wait until the steam completely dissipates before fully opening the cap to add coolant. Scrap time: Vehicles must be mandatorily scrapped upon reaching 600,000 kilometers, but the actual condition of the vehicle should also be considered. For commercial vehicles, the scrap time is 8 years. Each vehicle has its own predetermined scrap timeline from the date of purchase, as specified by national transportation authorities. This is part of the safety inspection system that regulates vehicle usage periods based on seating capacity and service duration.