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Stupid question, but could not find a clear answer elsewhere so figured I'd ask...

Is it normal for a mk2 1.6td to have the coolant light flash *before* actually starting the engine?? Like while glow plugs are on, on a cold start more specifically, ie when the head/engine is not already warm. Just flashes for no longer than 5 seconds or so, I have never had temperature issues with it, ever, *fingers crossed* just a stupid question to see if that's normal.

P.s. my cluster is tach equipped, not the analog clock one so not sure if that would make a difference, ce1 I believe?

Thanks in advance!

I'm pretty sure it's normal.... mine does the same thing. I also have a tach cluster (86 GL).

Yep, to let you know it's working.
If it doesn't flash it probably won't warn you of low coolant or an overheat when it's running.

Very much appreciate the reply, didn't know it worked as a peace of mind kind of function, interesting! Haha!