Crank Only, Glow Plug indicator, Limp Mode, P0087

Hi Everyone,

Could you help me with my car?
2011 Audi A3 TDI

I bought the car from repo auction and the previous owner had put gasoline in the tank. So my friend which is not a diesel expert (but he works as a mechanic at Lexus dealership) replaced the HPFP, 2 glow plugs, 1 fuel injection, timing belt and the fuel filter. The car only crank and does not start. When I put diesel spray on the intake then the car start. The car also has a p0087 code, glow plug lid on the cluster and can't pass 3000 rpm. If you have time please help.
Thank you.

Did you bleed the air from the rail and injector lines? Loosen the lines to the injectors 2 turns, crank, and when the bubbles stop, tighten the lines, clear codes, and the car should start.

94x said:

Did you bleed the air from the rail and injector lines? Loosen the lines to the injectors 2 turns, crank, and when the bubbles stop, tighten the lines, clear codes, and the car should start.

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I did not bleed the air, but I will try it today. Thank you.
Do you know if I need to calibrate the injector I replace on VCDS? this is what I read from this post
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/fuel-injector-and-valve-cover-removal-cjaa-cbea-2-0-tdi-engine/

Another question would be: Will changing low-pressure fuel pump and in-tank fuel pump effect whether or not my car start?
Thank you in advance

Update:

I think I bleed the air on Injector 1,3, and 4. I don't have a tool to reach Injector 2. I used VCDS #35 to run the fuel pump to push the air out of the injector. The car still does not start. I will update again when I buy the tool to open injector 2. What is the wrench size to open the Injector 2?
I talked to a mobile mechanic, he said it might be the timing is off after my friend installed the belt.
Thanks

First check the timing marks and be sure he did the belt correctly!
Then if you have VCDS, check the timing.

eddieleephd said:

First check the timing marks and be sure he did the belt correctly!
Then if you have VCDS, check the timing.

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I am not sure if I know how to open the timing belt cover.
I do have VCDS.
To check the timing go to Engine - Measuring block - Group 000?

92Estilo said:

Update:

I think I bleed the air on Injector 1,3, and 4. I don't have a tool to reach Injector 2. I used VCDS #35 to run the fuel pump to push the air out of the injector. The car still does not start. I will update again when I buy the tool to open injector 2. What is the wrench size to open the Injector 2?
I talked to a mobile mechanic, he said it might be the timing is off after my friend installed the belt.
Thanks

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I finally was able to loosen Injector #2. I notice when I loosen the injector line, only injector 4 has pressured. Diesel also came out from the other 3 injectors but just dripping.

P0087 is low fuel rail pressure. Check that all your fuel pumps are working properly.
Debbie