Check engine light on and glow plug light blinking?

2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
75,600 MILES • 1.2L • 3 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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MANOJR666
Check engine light on and glow plug keeps blinking and near 2k or below rpm if i leave accerator the car gives me jitters. please help me fix this issue in my polo
Mar 2, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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Hello,

So if either of these sensors the MAF or coolant sensor short out it can cause the codes for the other sensor as well. Also, please check for rodent wiring damage, unplug the sensor connectors and check for corrosion or see if one of the pins have pulled out of the connectors, You can unplug the MAF sensor and see if the engine runs better, do the same with the coolant sensor, which ever one works the best, replace it. Also you can rear the values of the sensors with your scanner to see if anything is way off. Let me know wat you find. Please upload a short video in your response of the engine running so I can see. Ken
Mar 3, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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