Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving

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wild3bill
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Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving

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Last night I ran to the store. On the way home I noticed the glow plug symbol began blinking on my dash as I drove my 2003 TDi Golf. What does this mean? My first guess this is just a CHECK ENGINE light
Wild3Bill
Lower Hudson Valley NY
2011 BMW 335d turbo Diesel
2003 Golf GLS TDi in the shop
1998 TDi Bug in the back yard
81 Rabbit Pickup " " "
97 ChevyK2500 . 6.5TD 4
John Deere 455
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Re: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving

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The TDIs have their own check engine light. Usually, when the glow plug light blinks while driving its indicative of a lightbulb (brake, parking, etc) burned out on the car or water in the fuel.
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Re: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving

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The good news is one braklight bulb is out.I hope that is IT :)
Wild3Bill
Lower Hudson Valley NY
2011 BMW 335d turbo Diesel
2003 Golf GLS TDi in the shop
1998 TDi Bug in the back yard
81 Rabbit Pickup " " "
97 ChevyK2500 . 6.5TD 4
John Deere 455
Koubota BX24 Diesel lawn mower w/back hoe & loader
coke

Re: Glow plug symbol blinks on display whiler driving

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I like to know when I'm right, so be sure to report back with your findings. :P
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