Check Engine Light Due to Issues With Glow Plugs/Wiring Harness: Volkswagen Golf Muffler & Exhaust

Problem overview

Because of issues with the glow plugs and/or the glow plug wiring harness from the control relay, the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Our technicians tell us there is a service bulletin, not a recall from Volkswagen regarding replacement of the glow plugs on 2004-2005 model years only.

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Volkswagen Golf vehicles with this problem

4 model years affected

Average mileage: 136,630 miles

(20,000 - 267,890)

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Check Engine Light Due to Issues With Glow Plugs/Wiring Harness on Volkswagen Golf

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