Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - 96 1.9Tdi Estate, srarting problems.

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Thu 15 Dec 2005 09:45
96 1.9Tdi Estate, srarting problems. - automan
Hi john

I am having problems starting this vehicle, we changed the steering lock and had to have the new key programmed. Initially after doing this sometimes the car would not start, but after a few days it was o.k

The problem I have got now is that when you turn the engine it tries to start and then when you accelerate it cuts off. Someone has suggested it could be an electrical relay issue. There is plenty of diesel in the car. The heater light does tend to go off after a few seconds and then comes back on agan.


Could it be a fuel pump problem.please advise.
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Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/02/2008 at 20:53

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Thu 15 Dec 2005 15:34
Vw passat 1.9Tdi Estate 1996 N reg - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
The heater light doubles up as the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) showing that there is a fault logged on the self diagnosis function of the Engine management controller. Most scantools cover VEG comprehensively so your local independent should be able to ar least get the fault code out.Would agree on the main relay suggestion or maybe an immobiliser issue. Common failing is the reader coil around the ignition switch.
Andrew
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