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What does the flashing glow plug light on Audi A3 mean?
Years 2003-2013

Answer

The flashing glow plug warning light that appears on the Audi A3 instrument panel indicates that the glow plugs have not completed their preheating cycle: the warning light will go off automatically a few seconds after being switched on.
Posted on: 17 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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