[rapid_fire]

I had exact same problem in my Polo 1.5 TDI. Turned out to be injector failure. Had to change two injectors (25k for each). Now its been approximately 3000 km since I changed injectors and every thing looks fine.

[techn0l0gist]

From my experience with the similar injectors (continental) on the ford figo tdci (gen 1) they are a relatively easy thing to fix now. Most injector shops manage to fix these and sort these out to be running as good as new . Try asking around with FNGs on whom to go to, there usually is some sort of injector specialist in most cities/towns.

An injector service for 4 injectors cost around 15-20k depending on what all they replace , its cheaper if they just manage to sort it out by cleaning and re-calibrating.

[gaurav.kokra]

I have extensively read about these injector failures. I would advise since the error has gone and the car is just fine, just run your car with liqui moly diesel additive twice just for extra safety. And regularly use such additives.

You have a healthy running. This shouldn't have happened but anyways, keep a bottle of additive in the car. Use it once atleast 3-4 full tanks.

I use IFTEX System-D since the last 2 years on my 1.6 TDI. Bought it from a BPCL pump. Works well.

Secondly, I would advise to get the car scanned just for the sake of it and for knowledge.

Thirdly, if you want to be extra cautious you can go ahead and change the diesel filter.

This is the cheapest alternative as of now. I have read at many places where the glow plug sign goes off when run on fuel with additive. You can try this too.

Good luck

[Sierra__foxtrot]

My dad has a 2011 Vento 1.6 TDI and right on its first long distance trip this coil lamp comes and since its the first of his many German car he purchased he had no idea what this meant and since we were on a deserted bit between Madurai and Tirunelveli bypass we couldn't get the ASS, so we turn off the engine wait 10 mins turn on again and no warning lamp and the car performs normally and even till date after clocking more than 2 lakh kilometres in the same car the warning never came (Talk about pre localisation quality). So your problem looks a bit like mine as your Skoda is performing normally now , might be just a one off but to be on the safer side do get it checked once.

[KANNURAN]

Originally Posted by Sierra__foxtrot

So your problem looks a bit like mine as your Skoda is performing normally now , might be just a one off but to be on the safer side do get it checked once.

Your post is a charming coincidence, Sierra. I was at Skoda today for my 75K service and (with the fear of the past coil warning lamp lingering) waited for them to get over with the scan. No errors and everything is working like a charm.

I religiously refill at quater-tank+ and am using IFTEX System D with every fill.

[anandharamanp]

Hi Team,

Issue: diesel glow indicator blinking on 2014 Vento Diesel that was run 93k kms refilled only on reputed BP petrol bunks in city 99.99 % and serviced at regular intervals. Recent service by end of March 23 and hardly run 2k kms post service.

I got stuck into an emergency last night when I was travelling to my hometown with family from Chennai , around 10 pm when I was in the middle of deserted, broken and under construction highway, there was a sudden loss in power in such a way I have to downshift to third gear with maximum 30-40 kms of speed and the diesel engine glow plug indicator coil was blinking. Managed to drive slowly and reach a town(panruti) in 5 kms approx, was able to seek help of a known cab driver to take my family home in another 20 kms.

After a 30 minute for engine to cool down, cranked the engine to see the coil indicator was gone and engine was behaving very normal with usual power and torque, checked coolant level and it was perfect. so managed to drive it another 20 kms and reach home safely.

I am typing this early morning seeking your thoughts if you were able to guess what could be the probable issue here, what are the options I may have. please share.

Will It be safe for me to drive back to Chennai for further diagnosis? Please share your opinion.

[GreyNomad]

IIRC I had had a similar issue in my previous Vento due to fuel injector giving up. Had to replace it.

[anandharamanp]

Originally Posted by GreyNomad

IIRC I had had a similar issue in my previous Vento due to fuel injector giving up. Had to replace it.

Ok, Will it be safe to for me to drive 250 kms back Chennai? Any thoughts?

[GreyNomad]

Originally Posted by anandharamanp

Ok, Will it be safe to for me to drive 250 kms back Chennai? Any thoughts?

Please avoid. I had made this mistake and had gotten stuck on the Mumbai Pune Expressway. Luckily, I was close to Navi Mumbai and was able to limp back to a garage to get this fixed.

[KANNURAN]

Your Vento's problem springs from the actuator or the nozzle, most probably the former. And chances are, IT WILL resurface. The problem is, you can't predict when.
Answering your question, you CAN risk driving back the 250Km to Chennai. If the issue pops up, you will be in limp mode and can still amble along (at risk to the engine mounts, etc). I had to limp almost 75Km when I faced the warning.

What you do AFTER you get back to Chennai can draw from my experience. Go to a good FNG and a scan will reveal if it is the actuator or the nozzle. If the actuator you need to either replace ( at approx 30k per injector) or they will propose a rebuild at 8-10K. The rebuilt ones can push on for 30K+ Km.
For the nozzle blockage, full her to brim, pop in a can of ABRO Diesel Injector cleaner and go for a VERY long drive. (I went 1800Km, from Calicut to Jabalpur). Repeat the sequence one more time. Please note, there is no point in using the ABRO and ambling 10Km a day in Chennai.
Assuming you do the former, you will note a massive change in engine smoothness and power, as I felt in my Rapid 1.5Tdi, which had blockages in 3 nozzles. Best wishes to your tightrope drive and to the subsequent resuscitation.

[anandharamanp]

Originally Posted by KANNURAN

Your Vento's problem springs from the actuator or the nozzle, most probably the former. And chances are, IT WILL resurface. The problem is, you can't predict when.
Answering your question, you CAN risk driving back the 250Km to Chennai. If the issue pops up, you will be in limp mode and can still amble along (at risk to the engine mounts, etc). I had to limp almost 75Km when I faced the warning.

What you do AFTER you get back to Chennai can draw from my experience. Go to a good FNG and a scan will reveal if it is the actuator or the nozzle. If the actuator you need to either replace ( at approx 30k per injector) or they will propose a rebuild at 8-10K. The rebuilt ones can push on for 30K+ Km.
For the nozzle blockage, full her to brim, pop in a can of ABRO Diesel Injector cleaner and go for a VERY long drive. (I went 1800Km, from Calicut to Jabalpur). Repeat the sequence one more time. Please note, there is no point in using the ABRO and ambling 10Km a day in Chennai.
Assuming you do the former, you will note a massive change in engine smoothness and power, as I felt in my Rapid 1.5Tdi, which had blockages in 3 nozzles. Best wishes to your tightrope drive and to the subsequent resuscitation.

Thank you so much Kannuran for your inputs. I safely reached chennai(with no further alerts popping up) to understand from TVS VW service center that one injector in first cylinder had gone kaput , replaced them at a cost of 26,320(Inclusive labor and taxes). Will try the diesel injector cleaner when i set for a long drive. Now i lost confidence to take the car on long drives fearing when the rest of the 3 may fail

[KANNURAN]

No need to worry. I went through the same quandary.

Actually, it's genius tech at work. When any of your injectors is functioning below spec, the ECU 'LOAD'S' the normally working one to give you the rated output.
In effect, a blockage in 2 can impact the actuators on the other 2. I suggested a good FNG because Ross Tech or VAG OBD can give you the flow rate per injector and also historical data on electrical parameters.
If (fingers crossed) it is nozzle blockage, just use the ABRO as suggested and your Vento will sing. If not, kidney sale

[maheshsm12]

Originally Posted by Sierra__foxtrot

My dad has a 2011 Vento 1.6 TDI and right on its first long distance trip this coil lamp comes and since its the first of his many German car he purchased he had no idea what this meant and since we were on a deserted bit between Madurai and Tirunelveli bypass we couldn't get the ASS, so we turn off the engine wait 10 mins turn on again and no warning lamp and the car performs normally and even till date after clocking more than 2 lakh kilometres in the same car the warning never came (Talk about pre localisation quality). So your problem looks a bit like mine as your Skoda is performing normally now , might be just a one off but to be on the safer side do get it checked once.

Faced the same issue today morning on my 2014 Vento 1.6 TDi. No issue after switching off and turning on the engine. Should I get it checked?