svenwilliams1
Kodiaq auxiliary heater malfunction
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svenwilliams1 (Author)
A glow plug, huh? That's interesting. Never really understood how the auxiliary heating system worked, so thanks for explaining that! Is the glow plug something I could check myself, or is this definitely a workshop job?
dieterdrache39
While you could try to check the glow plug yourself, it often requires special tools and diagnostic equipment to properly access and test it. Plus, clearing the error code afterwards might need a specific scan tool. Based on your description, it really does sound like a faulty glow plug. Save yourself the hassle and potential for further problems and just take it to a workshop.
svenwilliams1 (Author)
Okay, thanks a lot for your help! I took it to the workshop, and you were spot on – the glow plug for the auxiliary heater was indeed defective. Cost me 440€, but now I can enjoy the heating system again.
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dieterdrache39
Sounds like a defective glow plug for your auxiliary heater which is a common issue. The auxiliary heater is basically a small, fuel-powered heater that warms up your car’s coolant, which then heats the cabin. The glow plug is what ignites the fuel. Does the error memory show a specific code?