In the colder months, diesel engine cars are equipped with glow plugs for providing extra heat to start the engine smoothly. When you start the glow plug of your car to start the engine, the glow plug light is flashing and turns off automatically once the engine is started. Go through the slide to know about the complete details of the flashing glow plug light in Volkswagen.
8. Due to many reasons, the glow
plug light is flashing on the
dashboard of the Volkswagen.
9. When the glow plug light
begins to flash, your car may
enter into safe mode or limp
mode for preventing engine
damage.
10. The following points define the common
reasons behind the flashing glow plug light
in Volkswagen:-
Coolant leaking
Faulty timer-sensor
Cold engine
Worn glow or spark plugs
Dirty oil
12. When the glow plug is damaged,
you will notice many signs to
alert the driver about the
problem.
13. The following points define the signs to
determine failed glow plug in your
Volkswagen:-
Flashing glow plug light
Engine misfiring
Activated engine light
Starting difficulties
Black smoke from the exhaust pipe