Author Topic: No start on 92 1.6L TD (Read 4450 times)

Super T · « **on:** September 08, 2008, 07:14:27 pm »

This car is totally new to me, I've owned it for 3 days and it's my first diesel but my 4th VW.

I went to start it up today but it wouldn't go. I have no freakin clue what to look for. Engine cranks but doesn't start. I need someone to point me in the right direction.

clbanman · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2008, 02:52:47 am »

Most likely cause is glow plugs. Check for power to the bus bar. If you have that, the plugs themselves may be bad. Mine failed overnight, replaced all 4 (3 were bad) and car started great.

fatmobile · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2008, 11:29:16 pm »

Yep, and look at the glow plug fuse.

Also check for air in the fuel line from the filter to the injection pump.

Super T · « **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2008, 11:29:36 pm »

Turned out to be terrible PO repair in glowplug wiring he had spliced in thin wire with small fuse. I fixed it up and works great now.

fatmobile · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2008, 11:32:39 pm »

That was close; we posted at the same time.
Do I still get my points for guessing right?

Super T · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2008, 12:11:03 pm »

Two points for the timing and one point for the right guess.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2008, 06:39:35 pm »

wow three points in 1 post, well done fatmobile. I believe that puts you in second place!!1!

fatmobile · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2008, 10:11:38 pm »

OK, that's fair,... the timing was the hard part.

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