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Title: Glow Plug Question, Audi 80 TDi
Post by: Squealey on 20 December 2009, 21:41:13

Evening All

My wifes Audi 80 TDi is a real pita to start on these very cold mornings, usually not starting at all. This is no good as she has to work night shifts and I obviously can't have a car failling to start at 6 in the morning in a dark car park.

Im pretty sure its the glow plugs, and even if it isn't it won't hurt to change them, we've never done them in 2 1/2 years.

I am ordering a set tomorrow but we have to use the car possibly over christmas before these get delivered so what I want to know is,

If I was to switch the ignition on 2 or 3 times, each time waiting for the glow plug light to go out, would this possibly help with the starting, or if their stuffed their stuffed.

Like I say, I am ordering the plugs, just don't expect to get them this side of xmas.

Thanks as always.

Title: Re: Glow Plug Question, Audi 80 TDi
Post by: TheBoy on 20 December 2009, 21:43:06

Will help, unless its got a couple of them failed....

Title: Re: Glow Plug Question, Audi 80 TDi
Post by: Stevie-blunder on 21 December 2009, 01:10:22

Yes, will help, I do that with my miggy to make sure it starts first time  :y