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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Spoony147 on 13 March 2013, 19:08

Title: Glow plug light flashing??
Post by: Spoony147 on 13 March 2013, 19:08

Hi guys my gt tdi 110 has been parked up since january, Im just about to get it back on the road but its developed a fault, the glow light comes on but briefly then when it finally starts it starts flashing and says on the dash engine workshop,
Iv read that it could be the brake pedal switch but im a novice so if anybody has experienced the same or has any ideas let me know please,
Thanks in advance, spoony

Title: Re: Glow plug light flashing??
Post by: Spoony147 on 13 March 2013, 19:24

Iv seen this, is it a good place to start?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-group-com-fault-code-reader-scanner-diagnostic-tool-CAN-CANBUS-VW-/110898209102?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item19d20c614e

Title: Re: Glow plug light flashing??
Post by: Rhyso on 13 March 2013, 19:33

That should do it

Equally get someone to look at your brake lights while you apply the pedal  :wink:

Title: Re: Glow plug light flashing??
Post by: Spoony147 on 13 March 2013, 19:36

Could it be that simple causing the glow plug issue?  :shocked:

Title: Re: Glow plug light flashing??
Post by: Rhyso on 13 March 2013, 19:40

Quote from: Spoony147 on 13 March 2013, 19:36

Could it be that simple causing the glow plug issue?  :shocked:

Glow plug flashing + Engine Workshop does usually indicate a faulty brake light switch.  It's happened to a few people  :smiley:

Warning icons often have several meanings, not just their main function  :wink:

Title: Re: Glow plug light flashing??
Post by: Spoony147 on 13 March 2013, 19:52

I'll give it a go, cheers for the advice, Fingers crossed its that simple, thanks