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Volkswagen Golf refuses to start
I have a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus, 1.9 TDI. It has been struggling a bit when I start it and has been doing it for a while. However, now it won't start and the engine warning light is on. Any idea what the problem could be?
Asked on 23 May 2014 by Sue1973
Answered by
Honest John
Might be glowplugs. Might be an airleak into the fuel system.
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