Hi all, am new owner of a 1.9 VW Golf GT TDI; 1998.

However, it has a fault and I'm wanting your advice on what it might be / how to get it fixed; and how much etc!

When you turn the key 2 clicks; the glowplug light flashes up for a split second and then disappears. Instead of staying on for a few seconds as it should. The manual says this is an issue with the E.M.S.

Secondly; I was driving the new car home the other night; going about 70-75mph and suddenly all the power went out of the engine. My foot was flat to the floor and the speed trickled down to 60mph.
When I came off the motorway; I pulled over; switched the car off and on again and it was 'fixed' again.

Thirdly; the glow plug light occasionally flashes on and off.


I'd be looking to get it fixed in the Leeds/Wakefield/Castleford area, but am willing to travel to find the right place!


Any help advice greatly appreciated.

 

i have similar problem if you fine out whats up could you let me know please

 

I ended up needing a new turbo mate, £450

 

mate it sounds like problem with the turbo posibly?let me know

 

Hi mate have you tried the air flow meter (also known as the MAF), it's a common fault apparently! If you lift your bonnet up, looking at the top of the engine, there's the air flow pipe sweeping off to the right. the MAF is the rectangular bit about the size of the flip key sticking off it (I had it pointed out to me the other day, as mine has been replaced)