Hi All
First post, so please go easy on me.
My 2.5 TDI suddenly decided it was going to stop working Saturday night (@ 1am) and now wont start. Its got Diesel (even topped it up) & it cranks fine but doesnt fire up. At first i thought it might be the key (as its pretty tatty)/immobilizer connection, but it unlocks the car and turns it (until the battery starts to go flat) so i dont think its that. No warning lights on the dash, the coil and key come on and go as normal. Iv read quite a few similar posts saying its probably the fuel pump, but im a little confused as to which one. Is there 2? 1 in the fuel tank (lift pump) and one at the front (injection pump) (thats a pain in the ar*e to get at)?
Is there anyway i can do a test? Like spraying quick start in the air intake and see if it turns? Should i see if i can hook it up to VCDS? I know it wont hurt, but iv only got a VAGTACHO for my 2001 Ibiza so i need to find/buy one. Please bear in mind that i understand the basics not too technical, so will need idiot instructions. Willing to throw beer and heaps of praise to those that help !
Many thanks
Dan
First post, so please go easy on me.
My 2.5 TDI suddenly decided it was going to stop working Saturday night (@ 1am) and now wont start. Its got Diesel (even topped it up) & it cranks fine but doesnt fire up. At first i thought it might be the key (as its pretty tatty)/immobilizer connection, but it unlocks the car and turns it (until the battery starts to go flat) so i dont think its that. No warning lights on the dash, the coil and key come on and go as normal. Iv read quite a few similar posts saying its probably the fuel pump, but im a little confused as to which one. Is there 2? 1 in the fuel tank (lift pump) and one at the front (injection pump) (thats a pain in the ar*e to get at)?
Is there anyway i can do a test? Like spraying quick start in the air intake and see if it turns? Should i see if i can hook it up to VCDS? I know it wont hurt, but iv only got a VAGTACHO for my 2001 Ibiza so i need to find/buy one. Please bear in mind that i understand the basics not too technical, so will need idiot instructions. Willing to throw beer and heaps of praise to those that help !
Many thanks
Dan