[Vwdiesel] Cold starting problems - 1.6TD

[Svend M Kjong]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Svend M Kjong" <svend at prcn.org>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 8:25 AM
Subject: Cold starting problems - 1.6TD


> I'm having a strange problem with my 1.6TD. It will glow and start just fine
> most of the time, it always "catches" after glowing and starting, but if I
> don't crank it long enough that it runs on its own (it will be running on
> 1-2-3 cylinders, but not on its own without the starter), it will be totally
> impossible to start, despite glowing several times etc. Not a single "poof",
> just like trying to start without glowing first.
>
> Why does this happen? My old Benz diesel (W123 300D) and Audi (5-cylinder)
> never acted like this..
>
> --
> E. Spangen
>
>
> Why does it happen ?  ----simple that is typical for a 1.6L TD  VW  --- due to lack of
> attention.
>
> If  James Hansen or Sandy Cameron does not help you I shall.----my excuse ? I am deep in
> IP testing.
>
> Svend.
>
> PS : post as many details as you can ---and we will get you going.  --- to as low as 50
> below. -with NO problems.
>