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    4. : What does the flashing glow plug warning light on the Volkswagen Passat indicate?

What does the flashing glow plug warning light on the Volkswagen Passat indicate?
Years 2005-2010

Answer

When the flashing glow plug warning light appears on the instrument panel of the Volkswagen Passat, it indicates a general malfunction in the engine: a diagnosis will need to be performed at the workshop to solve the problem.
Posted on: 23 May 2023 by ScegliAuto

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