Struggles to start
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Hi,
I have a 2004 2.0TDI BKD and i had similar issues...
It could be lots of things, i would suggest you find a VAG specialist (Not Audi) and get the car scanned.
I had diagnostics at Audi and they found nothing.. waste of money.
I went to a local VAG specialist and their diagnistics found a Faulty Cam Shaft Sensor, becuase this sensor is behind the timing belt and it was due anyway i had waterpump, timing belt bearings pulleys and the camshaft sensor replaced all with genuine parts. £500 ish all in.
It is a lot better however i do still have some slight issues in starting (Rarely)...
Suspect Lazy starter motor.
I have also changed all Glow Plugs, Temp Sensors, air filter,Battery etc....
If i was you, to save blindly buying new parts, get it scanned and hopefully you will have a better idea of what is wrong.
I have a 2004 2.0TDI BKD and i had similar issues...
It could be lots of things, i would suggest you find a VAG specialist (Not Audi) and get the car scanned.
I had diagnostics at Audi and they found nothing.. waste of money.
I went to a local VAG specialist and their diagnistics found a Faulty Cam Shaft Sensor, becuase this sensor is behind the timing belt and it was due anyway i had waterpump, timing belt bearings pulleys and the camshaft sensor replaced all with genuine parts. £500 ish all in.
It is a lot better however i do still have some slight issues in starting (Rarely)...
Suspect Lazy starter motor.
I have also changed all Glow Plugs, Temp Sensors, air filter,Battery etc....
If i was you, to save blindly buying new parts, get it scanned and hopefully you will have a better idea of what is wrong.
Ah, one of my friends said it could be the glow plugs. He also has a diagnostics kit so might get him to have a check first.
I'm getting the engine cleaned via terra clean today as well so will hopefully be a bit smoother.
The first time I noticed it i thought it was the starter motor or battery.
It would only be glow plugs if the coolant temp is below 4c i believe...
But yeah Audi diagnosed Faulty Glowplug and wanted £70 to change one... I changed all 4 for £32
They also wanted £125 plus vat for a temp sensor, changed for £11
Ah, will have a look into it.
That's the problem with manufacturers like Audi, expensive to repair something if you go to a dealer.
Let me know what the fault was for you when you find out. Would be good for future reference
