My car has recently started showing a flashing coil light on the dashboard - This one here to be exact - http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/warn ... ement-lamp
It has been coming on and off regular for the past 2 weeks and I have noticed my engine tone sounds different like a heavier noise especially on the motorway. In terms of power and everything else it drives fine it's literally just the difference in noise and the flashing light. I have my car booked in on wednesday but I was wondering if anyone had any idea of what the issue could possibly be? I have a 2010 1.6 TDI.
Thank for any help and advice it's much appreciated!
Flashing Coil light and different engine tone
- iichel
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Re: Flashing Coil light and different engine tone
Could be anything, to be honest. I'd take it to a shop and have it diagnosed. Could be anything from a simple failed sensor to a defective turbo or EGR.
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Re: Flashing Coil light and different engine tone
Thanks for your reply! Yeh it's booked for wednesday. Hopefully it's nothing too major. If it's just a sensor would that still cause the engine noise to change slightly?
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
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Re: Flashing Coil light and different engine tone
Yes, if the engine goes into limp mode the tone will be a bit less smooth.
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Re: Flashing Coil light and different engine tone
Cheers! Thanks for your help