nsimov
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Just re-read this thread and I saw the info about the glow plug light flashing. It’s a tricky one Bc I have yet to find anything official on this, but my research and personal experience indicate failing battery. I had the same intermittent issue with the flashing light but no other signs with my 13 golf. Dealer was of no help. I found some info on German sites that the tdi electronics and glow plug circuitry is very sensitive to battery capacity, but there isn’t a bad battery message, code or anything that points to it.
Once I had it replaced (with AGM), the issue went away. I wonder if I’m your case is a combination of more than one things. Before You spend any money on more troubleshooting I suggest that you change the battery.
Once I had it replaced (with AGM), the issue went away. I wonder if I’m your case is a combination of more than one things. Before You spend any money on more troubleshooting I suggest that you change the battery.
I had my wagon towed to the closest vw dealer 60 miles away. Received a phone call from service manager. They told me that my car started right up and ran for 30 minutes before being turned off. The glow plug was still flashing and engine icon as illuminated. Tech was checking codes as of 10 a.m. this morning. Just called the dealership and talked to service about their findings. They said that they dont have a diagnoses yet for what occured.
I guess tomorrow I'll be making an appearance. This dealership has always been good to deal with in the past on my old jetta. But since everthing that has taken place over the last couple years things have changed. The old service guy left and his replacement let's say isn't quite
as sharp on matters. I sure hope they don't try blowing smoke.