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November 20, 2007, 05:49:06 pm

silvertdi

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About 50% of the time when I stick the key in the ignition, the glow plug light doesn't come on.  When I try to start it, it cranks over for a while before starting.  Are the glow plugs supposed to come on before each start?  What could be wrong?  It starts fine when the light comes on and I wait for it to go out.
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Reply #1November 20, 2007, 06:04:55 pm

Wolfsbur

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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2007, 06:04:55 pm »
This is a TDI engine?

IIRC the glow plugs don't heat if the temp is above 40F
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Geoff

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Reply #2November 20, 2007, 06:09:00 pm

Wolfsbur

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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2007, 06:09:00 pm »
Ooops,  my bad...

I see in your post "Burnin lots of oil" you don't list a TDI--went by your Sig.
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Geoff

VR6 93 Passat
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2.0 95 Golf
Reply #3November 20, 2007, 07:15:44 pm

silvertdi

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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2007, 07:15:44 pm »
My 2006 golf TDI was destroyed by a rear end collision.   :(  I took the money from the insurance settlement and bought an 81 1.6 NA.  Plan on converting it to a TD.  :twisted:
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