Author Topic: 2.0tdi hot start problems  (Read 1801 times)

Offline uncleben

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2.0tdi hot start problems
« on: 08 May 2012, 22:15 »
just a quick one guys, my wife has a 55 plate touran 2.0tdi (same engine as mk5 golf i assume?) and it starts fine when cold, but once its reached temp and switched off, if its restarted within 10 minutes or so then it turns over 7 or 8 times before firing up, once started it runs fine.
 i first thought glow plugs, but since it starts fine from cold i'm unsure.
any suggestions would be very appreciated

p.s. i haven't posted in the tdi section as there doesn't seem to be a lot going on in there!

Offline Rhyso

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Re: 2.0tdi hot start problems
« Reply #1 on: 08 May 2012, 22:28 »
Could be the cam position sensor failing

Knew a bloke with a Passat that had a similar problem; changed it and its been fine ever since.  He had VW look at it and they wanted to change the ecu......

I think that was the problem but i cant remember 100%  :sad:

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Re: 2.0tdi hot start problems
« Reply #2 on: 08 May 2012, 22:47 »
Could be the cam position sensor failing

Knew a bloke with a Passat that had a similar problem; changed it and its been fine ever since.  He had VW look at it and they wanted to change the ecu......

I think that was the problem but i cant remember 100%  :sad:

Agreed if not the fuel pump relay  :smiley:

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