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Where are the glow plugs located in the Audi A3?
Years 2003-2013

Answer

In the Audi A3 8p, the glow plugs are located above the engine head and are easily recognizable. We open the engine hood and remove the upper protection plate. The cylindrical elements placed horizontally are the glow plugs, therefore not to be confused with the spark plugs, which cables end up inside the cylinder head.
Posted on: 24 November 2021 by ScegliAuto

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