Automotive Trivia Question
From RockAuto August 2021:
Why does the 2021 Corvette have a diesel glow plug warning light on the dash?
A. The 2022 Corvette sold in China, Europe and perhaps other regions will be available with a 3.3L straight-six twin turbo diesel built by GM's partner in China, SAIC.
B. The glow plug light has always been used to indicate that a diesel engine is not yet ready to start. GM is now using the same warning light to indicate electric cars, including future Corvettes, are still plugged into a battery charger and cannot be "started."
C. GM saves money by using the same warning light circuit board in multiple vehicles even if some of the lights are irrelevant for a specific model.
Why does the 2021 Corvette have a diesel glow plug warning light on the dash?
Answer below:
A. The 2022 Corvette sold in China, Europe and perhaps other regions will be available with a 3.3L straight-six twin turbo diesel built by GM's partner in China, SAIC.
B. The glow plug light has always been used to indicate that a diesel engine is not yet ready to start. GM is now using the same warning light to indicate electric cars, including future Corvettes, are still plugged into a battery charger and cannot be "started."
Answer: C.
GM saves money by using the same warning light circuit board in multiple vehicles even if some of the lights are irrelevant for a specific model. (source:
https://jalopnik.com/heres-why-the-2021-corvette-has-a-warning-light-for-die-1847466751)