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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Super T on September 08, 2008, 07:14:27 pm

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: 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.

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: clbanman 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.

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: fatmobile 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.

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: Super T 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.

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: fatmobile 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? :D

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: Super T on September 10, 2008, 12:11:03 pm

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

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: burn_your_money 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!

Title: No start on 92 1.6L TD
Post by: fatmobile on September 10, 2008, 10:11:38 pm

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