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2011 AUDI A3

2.0L TDI I4FWDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0381low severityPowertrain

Glow Plug/Heater Indicator Circuit

on 2011 Audi A3 2.0L TDI I4 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the glow plug indicator (dashboard wait-to-start light) circuit.

Symptoms

  • Wait-to-start light not working
  • No glow plug indication
  • Light stays on too long

Common causes

  • Burnt out indicator bulb
  • Wiring issue
  • Glow plug module fault
  • Instrument cluster issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test indicator bulb
  2. Check wiring
  3. Test glow plug module output

Repair notes

Replace bulb or repair wiring.

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