1990 Golf GTD, (yes, a real one...lol)
Went start it yesterday and while cycling the glow plugs, the light comes on steady for a few seconds, then begins to blink.
The fact that it wouldn't start is leading me to believe that glow plugs aren't working... I'm getting the smoke out of the exhaust after cranking for a few seconds. Any ideas? I've read that the fuel-water separator at the tank will cause a blinking GP light if it's full of water, but would that cause the GPs not to cycle?
Unfortunately I need this car at the moment, so I'm having to resort to using a shot of starting fluid to get it going. (I know, I know...) I'm off on Monday, so I'll have time to work on the car then.
Also, is there a way to "jump" the glowplugs from the battery so I won't have to use starting fluid?