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What does the flashing glow plug light mean on the Golf 1.6 TDI?
Years 2012-2019

Answer

When the glow plug light comes on and starts to flash, there is a fault in the engine preheating. In summary, the glow plugs are damaged and must be replaced. For their replacement in the workshop about 150 euros in total are needed. With the do-it-yourself you can save the cost of labor (about 100 euros).
Posted on: 11 April 2022 by ScegliAuto

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