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January 17, 2010, 12:53:30 pm

iHasaBucket

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new here - crank but no start IDI
« on: January 17, 2010, 12:53:30 pm »
the motor was rebuilt ~60k ago so glow plugs were replaced. I just had the alternator rebuilt and installed it yesterday, now the car wont start. i charged up the battery, swapped in another battery (700amp @ 0 deg., 875amp @ 35 deg.) and still no start. it's about 25 out right now and i cycled the plugs a couple times to no avail. any suggestions?
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Reply #1January 17, 2010, 01:12:12 pm

Vincent Waldon

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Re: new here - crank but no start IDI
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2010, 01:12:12 pm »
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Vince

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Reply #2January 17, 2010, 02:28:24 pm

iHasaBucket

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Re: new here - crank but no start IDI
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 02:28:24 pm »
glow plugs are getting power. i just picked up a magnetic pan heater...that doesnt help yet. also got a 12oz bottle of NAPA diesel conditioner w/ anti gel but havent put that in because i have ~4 gallons in the tank and it doesnt specify amounts on the bottle.
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Reply #3January 17, 2010, 02:45:58 pm

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Re: new here - crank but no start IDI
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 02:45:58 pm »
no, make sure that the plugs themselves are working, not just that they are getting power. just because there is power to them does not mean they are getting hot.

also check the shut off solenoid on your fuel pump. is any smoke coming out the tail pipe when cranking?
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Reply #4January 17, 2010, 04:27:03 pm

Vincent Waldon

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Re: new here - crank but no start IDI
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2010, 04:27:03 pm »
Quote from: iHasaBucket on January 17, 2010, 02:28:24 pm
glow plugs are getting power.

How many volts did you measure at the glow plug buss bar?
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Vince

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Gone but not forgotten: 1969/1971 Beetles, 1969/1974 Westies, 1979 Rabbit, 1986 TD Jetta, 1992 gas Jetta, 1994 TD Jetta
Reply #5January 18, 2010, 10:05:00 pm

iHasaBucket

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Re: new here - crank but no start IDI
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2010, 10:05:00 pm »
fixed...fuel filter, then air in the lines. ::)
thanks for the help
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