Can I Still Drive My Volkswagen If Its Glow Plug Light Is Flashing in Charleston

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I Still Drive My Volkswagen If Its Glow Plug Light Is Flashing in Charleston?
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Now all diesel engine cars are equipped with glow plugs for providing extra heat to start the engine in the colder months.

When the glow plug is started in Volkswagen, the glow plug light is flashing to alert the driver about its functioning.

In this process, once the engine is heated sufficiently, the glow plug will turn off and start the engine.

If the ECU of the car detects any problem with the glow plug, the glow plug light comes on or flashes in the dashboard.

The below points define the complete details of the flashing glow plug light in Volkswagen.

Reasons behind the flashing glow plug light

Due to many reasons, the glow plug light is flashing on the dashboard of the Volkswagen.

When the glow plug light begins to flash, your car may enter into safe mode or limp mode for preventing engine damage.

The following points define the common reasons behind the flashing glow plug light in Volkswagen: Coolant leaking  Faulty timer-sensor  Cold engine  Worn glow or spark plugs  Dirty oil

Signs of failed glow plug

When the
is damaged, you will
glow plug
notice many signs to alert the driver about the problem.
The following points define the signs to determine failed glow plug in your Volkswagen: Flashing glow plug light  Engine misfiring  Activated engine light  Starting difficulties  Black smoke from the exhaust pipe

Can I drive with a flashing glow plug light?

you can drive your Volkswagen with a flashing glow plug light on the dashboard.
Yes,

Driving the car with a flashing glow plug light for longer may damage the engine and cause other issues.

Apart from the other issues, you will also experience poor fuel mileage and produce smoke from the car.
Due to safety concerns, bring your Volkswagen to a mechanic to lift up the issues as early as possible.

Conclusion

For the smooth functioning of the Volkswagen, you have to take proper care of it.

When the glow plug light is flashing, find out the causes behind the problem earlier for preventing major damage.

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