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Sat 15 May 10 18:25

SEAT Alhambra - 02 1.9 Glow plug light illuminates when driving - bathtub tom

1.9 TDI PD
My niece called me and said the glow plug light came on for about five minutes and then went off again while she was driving along - she can't find the handbook.

I've absolutely no knowledge of this engine and could only guess at a DPF regeneration cycle perhaps.

Any suggestions please?

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Sat 15 May 10 18:47

SEAT Alhambra - 02 1.9 Glow plug light illuminates when driving - Zero

This one has no DPF. It will need the codes read, as it indicates an issue - could be anything

Turbo, sensor, fuel system.

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Sat 15 May 10 19:21

SEAT Alhambra - 02 1.9 Glow plug light illuminates when driving - carmalade

A faulty brake light switch is a common failing on these and can cause the glow/mil light to illuminate.hth

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Sat 22 May 10 22:06

SEAT Alhambra - 02 1.9 Glow plug light illuminates when driving - matt a

Failed brake light bulbs bring this light on on these cars. Mine gave me a bad attack of the willys for just that reason. There will be an intermittent contact on the remaining bulb hence the light being on and off

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Sat 22 May 10 23:58

SEAT Alhambra - 02 1.9 Glow plug light illuminates when driving - Dave_

>> Failed brake light bulbs bring this light on on these cars

Shhh! Diesel Skodas crop up cheap on ebay with this problem, because the owners don't know what it is ;-)

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Mon 24 May 10 08:32

SEAT Alhambra - 02 1.9 Glow plug light illuminates when driving - bathtub tom

A brake light was out!

Many thanks.

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