A couple weeks ago my Glow Plug warning light popped up flashing. Immediately the car began to go in what everyone is calling 'limp mode', meaning no acceleration. I drove to my mechanic and they stated there was 2 faults (thru the reader) of something like "lean mixture" and "turbo issue". They did not have time to work on it in full, so just cleared the faults and check-engine light too. I drove it a few days then the Glow Plug Flashing popped up again. I pulled over and stopped and restarted the car. Whah-la, seemed to clear it ...until 2 more days later there it was again flashing.
Is it bad gas? ... was at empty when occurred 1st, but filled up and still issue.
Is it bad turbo? ... if so then probably a VERY expensive road to go down.
Is Turbo leaking ... is this expensive issue?
Is it just a loose vacuum/line/oxygen/? ... local mechanic gave it a visual but nothing obvious.
So I am trying to decide if I should take it to my Audi dealer to fix (where I bought it and serviced religiously thru 85k warranty, but now out of warranty); OR let my local trusted mechanic get his hands on a tdi diesel but not audi guru?
BTW, strange, probably unrelated, but I suddenly hear a click noise in dash when parked and push the brake.
Appreciate anyone's help and expertise.
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Update 16Dec - 1 week of running and GlowPlug light on again 1 time, but immediately cleared once restarted. 4 days all is good.
Update 16Dec - FAULT CODE = 299 ( P0299 ): Turbo Boost Charge UnderBoost
Is it bad gas? ... was at empty when occurred 1st, but filled up and still issue.
Is it bad turbo? ... if so then probably a VERY expensive road to go down.
Is Turbo leaking ... is this expensive issue?
Is it just a loose vacuum/line/oxygen/? ... local mechanic gave it a visual but nothing obvious.
So I am trying to decide if I should take it to my Audi dealer to fix (where I bought it and serviced religiously thru 85k warranty, but now out of warranty); OR let my local trusted mechanic get his hands on a tdi diesel but not audi guru?
BTW, strange, probably unrelated, but I suddenly hear a click noise in dash when parked and push the brake.
Appreciate anyone's help and expertise.
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Update 16Dec - 1 week of running and GlowPlug light on again 1 time, but immediately cleared once restarted. 4 days all is good.
Update 16Dec - FAULT CODE = 299 ( P0299 ): Turbo Boost Charge UnderBoost
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