December BS thread
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Since the ban has been lifted for December to talk about VW
Dustin how do your TDI start when low teens and colder? Our 04 sucks. Like the glow plugs aren't working. I have to keep cranking it until it starts to run on its own. Any way to check the glow plugs to see if they are working. Even cycling the plugs multiple times doesn't work
Dustin how do your TDI start when low teens and colder? Our 04 sucks. Like the glow plugs aren't working. I have to keep cranking it until it starts to run on its own. Any way to check the glow plugs to see if they are working. Even cycling the plugs multiple times doesn't work
Does the glow plug light come on solid, or flash at you when you turn the key to the on position? Is the CEL on?
also this guy doesn't say a single word.
VT Chapter Ldr
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Orange, Vermont
flawlessly. Subzero, I'll cycle them a few times. But it starts everytime.
Does the glow plug light come on solid, or flash at you when you turn the key to the on position? Is the CEL on?
also this guy doesn't say a single word.
VW A4: BEW BRM Glow Plugs Quick Check (in engine) - YouTube
Does the glow plug light come on solid, or flash at you when you turn the key to the on position? Is the CEL on?
also this guy doesn't say a single word.
VW A4: BEW BRM Glow Plugs Quick Check (in engine) - YouTube
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Blue Hill Township
Since the ban has been lifted for December to talk about VW
Dustin how do your TDI start when low teens and colder? Our 04 sucks. Like the glow plugs aren't working. I have to keep cranking it until it starts to run on its own. Any way to check the glow plugs to see if they are working. Even cycling the plugs multiple times doesn't work
Dustin how do your TDI start when low teens and colder? Our 04 sucks. Like the glow plugs aren't working. I have to keep cranking it until it starts to run on its own. Any way to check the glow plugs to see if they are working. Even cycling the plugs multiple times doesn't work
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