Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1997 1.9 TDI stalls after a mile - then starts

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Sat 1 Mar 2008 20:21
1997 1.9 TDI stalls after a mile - then starts - Chambo
I don't quite understand whats happening, the car starts straight away (from cold) I drive it for a few minutes and then it dies. Drop it into gear turn the key and it starts? The mechanic ran it through the computer and no faults. Has anyone had expereince of this before? Is it a choke thing, or is there a sensor that senses temperature that needs cleaning?

Any advice is more thatn welcome - thanks
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Sun 2 Mar 2008 00:23
1997 1.9 TDI stalls after a mile - then starts - zookeeper
is the exhaust blocked for any apparent reason?
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Sun 2 Mar 2008 05:27
1997 1.9 TDI stalls after a mile - then starts - AndyT
If the fuel filter has been recently changed, it could be the return valve on top is a bad fit, letting a small amount of air in while sitting parked. Happened a guy I know who serviced an Octavia, I think he then got a new valve, rather than a different filter, and problem cured.
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Sun 2 Mar 2008 14:39
1997 1.9 TDI stalls after a mile - then starts - Chambo
Actually noticed today that there were some air bubbles going through the fuel pipe when I started this morning, Mmmm?
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