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choaking noise while starting engine

teednab-el · 2009-12-27 23:11:23

A friend of mine was onto me about why his diesel Octavia makes a choaking/coughing noise before starting in the cold weather. Apart from a weak battery the only other thing I could suggest was the glow plugs malfunctioning? what do ye reckon?

27-12-2009 11:11pm

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A friend of mine was onto me about why his diesel Octavia makes a choaking/coughing noise before starting in the cold weather. Apart from a weak battery the only other thing I could suggest was the glow plugs malfunctioning? what do ye reckon?

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#2 27-12-2009 11:52pm

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Is there any smoke coming from the exhaust?

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