Glow plug light flashing

mitzyboy · 07-05-2006, 11:20

Hi,
I have a 2001 plate Octavia T.D.I. Yesterday for no apparant reason the yellow glow plug indicator light ( on dash clocks) started to flash aprox 30 seconds after starting the car and continues to do so when driving. Does anyone have previous experience of this problem and advice on how to correct it please..?

Thanks,

Alan M · 07-05-2006, 11:31

Isn't that the signal to tell you that you've got a brake light not working? Might be worth checking them.

mitzyboy · 07-05-2006, 11:42

Hi, Thanks for that advice. The light in question is yellow and looks like a coil.. so i`m presuming its the glow plug indicator.I may be wrong so i`ll check the handbook.

Thanks again.

johnjohnhealy · 07-05-2006, 11:56

It is the glow plug light, but when the brake light switch on the brake pedal fails it flashes for some reason, you probably haven't got any brake lights!!

Kentish · 07-05-2006, 11:58

Yep, sounds like the rear brake lights have gone. I have seen this on my old Octy, and on 2 of my old VW vans.

NB..my instances have always been blown brake light bulbs..

Lummox · 07-05-2006, 12:41

The glow plug light doubles as an engine management light, thats why it flashes when the switch fails.

mitzyboy · 07-05-2006, 18:15

Thanks for your advice everyone. Ive checked the brake lights and Youre right ,theyre off. The switch seems to be faulty..... now they are stuck ON so ive removed the switch.. Does anyone know if this is a dealer only part and price please.?
Thanks again to all as this has saved loads of time from looking at the wrong end of the car for fault.

yashicamat · 07-05-2006, 18:22

Does that glowplug light go off it a brake bulb has blown too?

Lummox · 07-05-2006, 18:23

Dealer only as far as I know (but Audi, VW, SEAT and Skoda will stock it) price is around £8 and the part number is 1J0 945 511 F

Lummox · 07-05-2006, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

Does that glowplug light go off it a brake bulb has blown too?

Yes

yashicamat · 07-05-2006, 18:32

Hmmm, just tried it by taking the brake light bulb out and everything is as normal.

johnjohnhealy · 07-05-2006, 19:10

Dont know about Octy or Fabia, but when a brake light goes in the Superb you get the bulb faliure warning light on, the coil light only comes on if the switch fails.

Lummox · 07-05-2006, 19:12

Not all Fabias have bulb failure lights though.

**VRStu** · 07-05-2006, 19:30

A little more info on the brake lights here -

http://www.fabia-vrs.com/brakeswitch.htm

AJB · 08-05-2006, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

Does that glowplug light go off it a brake bulb has blown too?

My '02 Octavia TDI didn't give me any dashboard indication when a brake light bulb failed...

mitzyboy · 08-05-2006, 23:08

Hi ... Ive got a replacement switch from the dealer and read the Link regarding "brake switch installation" Thanks. The dealer say`s that it must be offered up to the pedal as per b.s.i instructions and then turned 3 clicks to secure. is this correct ? as it only seems to want to go..2 clicks and the brake lights still don`t work. Sorry guys it seems to be a bit of a pain in the butt kind of job

07-05-2006, 11:20	#1
mitzyboy Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glow plug light flashing Hi, I have a 2001 plate Octavia T.D.I. Yesterday for no apparant reason the yellow glow plug indicator light ( on dash clocks) started to flash aprox 30 seconds after starting the car and continues to do so when driving. Does anyone have previous experience of this problem and advice on how to correct it please..? Thanks,

07-05-2006, 11:31	#2
Alan M Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East UK, Gateshead Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Isn't that the signal to tell you that you've got a brake light not working? Might be worth checking them. __________________ *Vorsprung DERV Technik*

07-05-2006, 11:42	#3
mitzyboy Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Hi, Thanks for that advice. The light in question is yellow and looks like a coil.. so i`m presuming its the glow plug indicator.I may be wrong so i`ll check the handbook. Thanks again.

07-05-2006, 11:56	#4
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing It is the glow plug light, but when the brake light switch on the brake pedal fails it flashes for some reason, you probably haven't got any brake lights!!

07-05-2006, 11:58	#5
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Yep, sounds like the rear brake lights have gone. I have seen this on my old Octy, and on 2 of my old VW vans. NB..my instances have always been blown brake light bulbs.. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

07-05-2006, 12:41	#6
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,316 Thanks: 18 Thanked 558 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing The glow plug light doubles as an engine management light, thats why it flashes when the switch fails. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

07-05-2006, 18:15	#7
mitzyboy Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Thanks for your advice everyone. Ive checked the brake lights and Youre right ,theyre off. The switch seems to be faulty..... now they are stuck ON so ive removed the switch.. Does anyone know if this is a dealer only part and price please.? Thanks again to all as this has saved loads of time from looking at the wrong end of the car for fault.

07-05-2006, 18:22	#8
yashicamat Ah ah ah . . no Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,563 Thanks: 22 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Does that glowplug light go off it a brake bulb has blown too? __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

07-05-2006, 18:23	#9
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,316 Thanks: 18 Thanked 558 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Dealer only as far as I know (but Audi, VW, SEAT and Skoda will stock it) price is around £8 and the part number is 1J0 945 511 F __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

07-05-2006, 18:32	#11
yashicamat Ah ah ah . . no Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,563 Thanks: 22 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Hmmm, just tried it by taking the brake light bulb out and everything is as normal. __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

07-05-2006, 19:10	#12
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Dont know about Octy or Fabia, but when a brake light goes in the Superb you get the bulb faliure warning light on, the coil light only comes on if the switch fails.

07-05-2006, 19:12	#13
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,316 Thanks: 18 Thanked 558 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Not all Fabias have bulb failure lights though. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

07-05-2006, 19:30	#14
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing A little more info on the brake lights here - http://www.fabia-vrs.com/brakeswitch.htm __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

08-05-2006, 23:08	#16
mitzyboy Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Glow plug light flashing Hi ... Ive got a replacement switch from the dealer and read the Link regarding "brake switch installation" Thanks. The dealer say`s that it must be offered up to the pedal as per b.s.i instructions and then turned 3 clicks to secure. is this correct ? as it only seems to want to go..2 clicks and the brake lights still don`t work. Sorry guys it seems to be a bit of a pain in the butt kind of job

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