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Offline gooseuk

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Engine workshop
« on: 18 December 2007, 17:39 »
Ok so drove to derby this evening to toys r us lol. Bought what we needed etc.

Go out to the car started it and it says engine workshop and a flashing symbol. I was thinking the worse to be honest.

Got home and looked in my manual and it says glow plug symbol. So i am guessing the glow plugs are on there way out.

Know whats the cost of this? Also are they somthing you can do yourself?

Thanks all.
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Offline arnoldlog1

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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #1 on: 18 December 2007, 18:02 »
thats just a fault indicator its very rarely glow plugs. mine did the same to me it was the brake light switch, have you checked ur brake lights?

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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #2 on: 18 December 2007, 18:06 »
Oh no aint checked that. I will give it ago now then. If the brake lights working right. How do i get rid of the damm flashing light lol.

Just been out side and break lights are working fine. My sister knows this vw specialist whos a bit cheaper than taking it to proper vw place.

He will have a look.
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Offline arnoldlog1

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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #3 on: 18 December 2007, 19:23 »
you need to get a diagnostic  check. there's a vw specialist in somercotes he's got all the diagnostics. and he's good. hope this helps.

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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #4 on: 18 December 2007, 20:28 »
How much can i be expecting to pay for diagnoses?

Somercoates aint to far away from me. How did you know to recommend such garage lol
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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #5 on: 18 December 2007, 20:47 »
cos you mentioned about going to derby. i think he charges 30 quid for putting it on the computer.

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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #6 on: 18 December 2007, 20:58 »
I hope it aint owt serious cause i will be pissed off if it is.

I just prey for somthing not so bad lol.
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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #7 on: 19 December 2007, 12:14 »
Taken it down to local 2moro morning. Me dad knows the guy so it will be cheaper lol.

Lets see what the computer finds 2moro.
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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #8 on: 19 December 2007, 17:03 »
good luck u may need it!!! :cry:

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Re: Engine workshop
« Reply #9 on: 19 December 2007, 20:17 »
Well i drove it to work and back today and it dont sound like anythings wrong.

The only thing that i know is wrong and that aint engine related is this squeeking sound.
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