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Warning symbol VW Van

  • 12-03-2012 5:49pm
    #1
    Ned_led16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭


    Hi there,
    I have three yellow circular symbols flashing on the dashboard of the van. 2007 transporter! Someone said it might be a coil - i searched on google and could only come to the conclusion its the breaks - but the pads seem fine! lost any ideas please would ve very much appreciated - forgot to call the main dealer vw today!


    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,594 ✭✭✭tossy


    Brake light switch is gone.

    The symbol you have flashing is the glow plug light you should be well familiar with this driving a diesel engined van,it is indeed a coil symbol.


  • #3
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Not sure about a 2007 but usually in a VW the yellow coil light can indicate one of many faults stored in the Diesel Control Unit. Best to have a diagnostic check done to determine exactly where the fault lies.
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  • #4
    Ned_led16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭Ned_led16


    tossy wrote: »
    Brake light switch is gone.

    The symbol you have flashing is the glow plug light you should be well familiar with this driving a diesel engined van,it is indeed a coil symbol.

    Not familiar with it all otherwise i wouldnt be asking would i?
    So i need to replace a break light?


  • #5
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Is this not all in the handbook?


  • #6
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Ned_led16 wrote: »
    Not familiar with it all otherwise i wouldnt be asking would i?
    So i need to replace a break light?


    The coil or glow plug light on older diesels comes on when you turn on the ignition, you have to wait untill it goes out before you start a diesel engine. This has been the case for as long as diesels have been widely available to the public.

    In the case of you modern VW, as said above, the brake light switch often causes it to come on. Are your brake lights on when you drive along?


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  • #7
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,594 ✭✭✭tossy


    Ned_led16 wrote: »
    Not familiar with it all otherwise i wouldnt be asking would i?
    So i need to replace a break light?

    Well it comes on everytimes you turn the ignition on in your van and you have to wait till it goes off before turning it over,so you might have noticed it :D

    Get someone to stand behind the van and check if the brake lights are working properly.


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