Q: Glow plug doesnt appear on dashboard 2000 VW Golf Diesel
Glow plug doesnt appear on dashboard when starting
My car has 18600 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
Recommended Services
| Car is hard to start Inspection | $94.99 - $114.99 | Get a Quote |
Hello - the failure to get a "glow plug light" upon startup is most likely a fuse or switch issue, failing from repetitive use over time. Check these first. Also possible that one or more of the glow plugs themselves have failed, requiring replacement. I recommend an engine start problem inspection by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
How can I determine my tire's size?
Most of us never think about what size our tires are; it's something that usually remains out of mind until getting ready to purchase tires, or thinking about changing tire size. The size of your tires can be easy to...
What is the Front Passenger Sensing system?
While your car has both a driver and passenger front air bag, the passenger side air bag isn’t always active. The Front Passenger Sensing system is designed to turn the passenger front air bag on or off based on several...
Rebuilt engine rough idle and wanting to die.
The carburetor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/carburetor-replacement) may need to be rebuilt or adjusted. The EGR system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/exhaust-gas-recirculation-egr-valve-replacement) may also be causing the rough idle due to the EGR partly stuck open. The only way to isolate which one is causing the issue would...
Need to know how to replace oil pan gasket
With vehicles that require the engine to be raised with the oil pan replacement, it can be much more complicated than one that does not require lifting. Many times, other items have to be removed before the engine can be...
Oil pressure drops to 0 "stabilitrak" issue across message center traction control shuts off but oil sending unit was just replaced
The first thing to do is to have the Check Engine Light scanned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) to see what code is stored. Once this is done, then the code should be diagnosed to see if it has anything to do with the...
When ESC is on brake, drags and makes grinding noise. Started doing it with it off too.
Hello. It sounds like your ABS brakes are kicking in for no reason. This can happen if the tone ring that the sensor reads is broken or filled with debris. I would recommend having all four of your wheel speed...
Transmission only works in reverse.
Hi there. Circuit 1 failure means that there is a blown fuse in your fuse box. Look in the fuse box for a blown fuse and replace it. The circuit may relate to the transmission shift module. If you replace...
1999 BMW 323i wont go in reverse it will drive but just not back up. Sometimes when run awhile it tries to go back when put in rev
The first order of business will be to read the stored codes in the transmission controller. A generic scan tool like the use at the auto parts stores and tire shops will not do the trick in this case. It...
Related articles
The Best Used Cars to Buy for First Time Car Owners
Owning Owning your very first car is an exciting time in a person’s life. Likely you want to put a lot of thought and research into the process to ensure you get something that meets your needs, is fun to...
Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program
Drivers Drivers in the market for a used Volkswagen vehicle may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on to learn...
Ten Sports Cars That Double as Good Daily Drivers
The best daily driver is a car that's reliable, usable, and still fun to drive. Popular daily sports cars include the BMW M3, Subaru WRX, and VW GTI.
Browse other content
Maintenance
Cities