All Glow Plugs are Not Equal

Nov. 28, 2016
Be aware that there are two suppliers for the Volkswagen TDI diesel glow plugs (Bosch and Beru).

Be aware that there are two suppliers for the Volkswagen TDI diesel glow plugs (Bosch and Beru).

An example is the TDI-equipped 2011 VW Tourareg.

When replacing glow plugs, it’s important not to mix brands. The vehicle must have the same brand glow plugs, or DTC P-380 (glow plug monitoring) may set.

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