GT TDI 110 annoying glow plug starting problem

[mf44]

Hello everybody, got a little problem with my 99 gt tdi 110. When I turn the ignition key the glow plug light on the dash goes out almost straight away, so it really struggles to start as they aren't warmed up properly. What I have to do now is turn the ignition on & off 4 or 5 times before I start it, then it starts fine. The plugs themselves are fine, I just need to know what to do to make them stay on longer? My mate reckons it's all controlled by the ECU? Hope not as there's now way I can afford a new one of these!

[Pete H]

that could be a similar problem to mine mate, my post is a bit further down

ive also been told about a relay with 601 on it, located under the steering wheel, that that can be cleaned and refitted which is supposed to cure it.

im just going to try mine now.

[mf44]

ok mate thanks for the info, let me know how you get on

[Pete H]

ok, that didn't cure it, changing the glow plugs.

now i can't find where the relays are, ive found the compartment with all the fuses in but no relays

anybody help me?

[Rhyso]

relays could well be under the steering wheel

to remove the trim you need a torx 10 / 20 bit and remove around 10-12 screws.  First you remove three to remove the out pieces and then a further 7 or so to remove the rest

you should be able to see everything then

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=39185.30

have a look about halfway down the link to my page - you'll see them then 

[Pete H]

your a start mate. thanks very much, i spot the relay now, little bugger