2000 Volkswagen Beetle Car Tdi 1 9 Liter Turn Key On Dash Light Glow Plugs

2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
18,400 MILES
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my car is a tdi, 1.9 liter. when I turn the key on my dash light for the glow plugs does not come on. When the light does not come on my car wont start. the glow pluigs are about 6 months old.












Oct 30, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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possible controller. before jumping to this, check the fuses with a test light. if all are ok, get it checked to verify

Roy
Oct 31, 2012 at 4:15 AM
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If the Check Engine Light does not come on when the key is in the ON position, then your ECM Power Supply Relay is no good.

The ECM turns ON the Glow Plug Light... if the ECM is not getting Power, then the ECM can not turn ON the Glow Plug Light.

The glow plugs are not needed to start the TDi in temperatures above 44F, but the ECM is needed to make the engine run.

Thomas
Oct 31, 2012 at 7:36 AM
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