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Checking glow plugs (all engines) (VW Golf 3)

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The only truly effective test of glow plug operation is a visual inspection:

The only truly effective test of glow plug operation is a visual inspection:


Unscrew the fuel lines and injectors (for reinstallation use a new thermal insulation gasket).

Remove the heat-insulating gasket using a wire hook or a ballpoint pen rod from the injector hole on the cylinder head.

The glow plug leads and wires remain twisted (attached).

Turn the ignition key to the pre-glow position.

Through the holes in the cylinder head (arrow), observe which spark plugs glow weakly or do not glow at all.

It is advisable to replace defective spark plugs; to be on the safe side, replace the entire set.

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