Why does my glow plug light keep flashing?
While on the highway, the glow plug light begins to flash, the engine loses power, and begins to decelerate. It does not stall, but when stepping on the accelerator, all it does is shudder and continue to decelerate. Once we pull over to the shoulder, we turn it off, wait a couple seconds, and turn it back on.
What causes a flashing light on the fuel pump?
Both the flashy light and loss of power are both common with a sensor in the fuel pump on the engine itself going bad in 2005-2010ish cars. It never used to be a replaceable part on its own and requires a whole new part. God dang Pompe Duez engines!
How does glow plug work on Volkswagen TDI?
Oil pressure sensor, Coolant temp for the gauge, coolant temp for the thermo time switch for Glow Plugs, Fuel cut of solenoid, and the glow plug strap itself. If the timing was set properly and all in good health they go forever. But times changed thanks to consumers wanting fuel efficient cars that actually go quick]
Is it safe to drive with the glow plug light on?
A qualified mechanic who has a code reader that is suited to your particular make and model of vehicle can retrieve this information, and then make a diagnosis of the problem and recommend a course of action. So, can you drive safely with the Glow Plug Light on?
When does the glow plug light come on?
Your diesel vehicle is equipped with glow plugs, and also with a Glow Plug Light that will either come on and stay on, or flash or blink when a fault is detected by the ECU (engine management unit). When the Glow Plug Light comes on, the ECU stores information about the condition that has caused it to come on.
Why does my GP light keep flashing on?
I’ve had two episodes of flashing gp light. The first at 18k (and the car went into limp mode) which was an EGR valve problem of some kind. The mechanic actually came out and talked to me. He said the valve looked fine but he took it out and cleaned it anyway.