HJ_Racer
VW Touareg 2004: Constant trouble with pre-glow, smoke, check engine light & DPF regeneration
Poor fuel economy
Car won't start
Check engine light on
Longer cold start time
Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Pre-glow light won't turn off
DPF regeneration failure
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Gosh, that sounds like a real mouthful. I have to admit that I had similar fears. Unfortunately, it really looks like there's more than just a glow plug in the bucket. I don't have the diagnostic codes, but I'll have them done. Can you remember what you had to pay for all that fun? Has anything similar or different come up since then? Thanks for your help!
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Hey, no problem, glad to help. With my Phaeton it was quite a task to get everything under control, but since the mechanic visit everything is solid. The glow plug fault has been spotted and thankfully fixed. As for the cost, I remember that the glow control unit was faulty and €305 had to be spent on the repair. That takes a deep breath, but it's still better than ending up in the emergency lane all the time, isn't it? Nothing similar or different has come up since then. So cheer up, keep at it and your little darling will purr again!
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Oh man, 305€, that's a hefty price, but you're right, it's better to tackle it once than to be stuck with it all the time. Thank you very much for your advice and your time. I'll contact my mechanic and pass on your experience to him. That gives me hope that the mystery surrounding my VW will soon be solved. So thanks again and cherish your Phaeton! Bye and see you soon for another car talk!
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@Kyllian35
Hello, where is the cylinder number 5 on a v6 3.0l tdi 218ch on an audi a5?
The cylinder number 5 on a V6 3.0L TDI engine in an Audi A5 is typically located on the driver's side of the engine, towards the rear. However, it's always best to refer to your vehicle's specific service manual for the most accurate information.
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Hi, yes, sounds similar to what I went through. I drive a 2007 VW Phaeton and had similar symptoms. For me it was a serious problem that required some components to be replaced. It wasn't just the glow plug, but also my DPF that needed replacing and the problem with the check engine light was due to a faulty sensor. Not to mention my car was also giving off plumes of smoke and cold starts were taking forever. It became a big mess that needed a lot of work. Have you read the diagnostic codes? That should shed some light on the exact cause. Fortunately, my mechanic was able to fix all the problems after a few visits. Don't give up, we'll get it sorted!
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