While driving long distances, the biggest scare in the new generation cars come to fore once the check engine light and glow plug lights start glowing simultaneously.
In VW Vento TDI it's invariably injector failure or chocking of 1 or more injectors. One can barely rev the engine to more than 2000 RPM while standing stationary in neutral gear. The vibration inside the cabin becomes unbearable.
While moving, one can rev up the engine to nothing more than 1750 - 1800 RPM. Trying to rev results in instant power drop. While overtaking another moving vehicle the uncertainties are way too much.
During the Indian Roadie Splash Drive 2019 from Kolkata to Gangani and back (175 kms each way) on 2019-08-11, the 'malfunction indicator lamps' (MIL) of my 2011 model VW Vento TDI started glowing while we were on the Kangsabati River Bridge (on NH14) near Midnapore town during the onward drive. I couldn't drive at more than 55 - 60 kmph till I returned home at 8.20 pm on the same evening. The road was excellent and driving at 55 - 60 kmph was extremely frustrating.
The short video was recorded after returning home in Kolkata.
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* Indian Roadie Maintenance Issues
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