upchurch17
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I have a 2006 Jetta 5 Speed, 180,000 miles. I am new to TDI's but do have a degree in Diesel mechanics and plenty of experience working on farm equipment.
A couple weeks ago, after night class, I got in my car and went to start it and it wouldn't turn over. All gauges, radio, lights all work just fine. I pumped the clutch and turned it on and off a few times, finally it started like normal. Once I got home, I turned it off and started it a few times, no issues. The next morning it wouldn't start again, kick the clutch a few times it turned over like normal. Fast forward a week, progressively taking more and more tries to start. The last day I drove it, it started acting up a little more. Once I got the starter to go, it would just click a few times, like a dead battery or bad solenoid and then it would turn over like normal. Later that day it did start clicking more and made all the lights and gauges flash while trying to start. Battery is newer and all the gauges, lights, radio, etc.. working just fine. I pulled it in my shop and parked it. I haven't had time to think about it. I am thinking there is a loose connection somewhere, I am going to search tonight. I do have a new starter on hand just in case. I was thinking clutch switch, but my experience with those is when they fail, they fail. No partial power or starting. What are your guys' thoughts on this? ***FIXED
Also, my brake master cylinder is leaking. I am going to replace that this weekend. I am guessing it should be a pretty straight forward deal, unless there is something unique about TDI's that I need to know. Is there anything special I need to know? Does anyone have suggestions for a parts brand for the master cylinder? Debating on just getting one from the local parts store with the lifetime warranty.
Thanks in advance.
A couple weeks ago, after night class, I got in my car and went to start it and it wouldn't turn over. All gauges, radio, lights all work just fine. I pumped the clutch and turned it on and off a few times, finally it started like normal. Once I got home, I turned it off and started it a few times, no issues. The next morning it wouldn't start again, kick the clutch a few times it turned over like normal. Fast forward a week, progressively taking more and more tries to start. The last day I drove it, it started acting up a little more. Once I got the starter to go, it would just click a few times, like a dead battery or bad solenoid and then it would turn over like normal. Later that day it did start clicking more and made all the lights and gauges flash while trying to start. Battery is newer and all the gauges, lights, radio, etc.. working just fine. I pulled it in my shop and parked it. I haven't had time to think about it. I am thinking there is a loose connection somewhere, I am going to search tonight. I do have a new starter on hand just in case. I was thinking clutch switch, but my experience with those is when they fail, they fail. No partial power or starting. What are your guys' thoughts on this? ***FIXED
Also, my brake master cylinder is leaking. I am going to replace that this weekend. I am guessing it should be a pretty straight forward deal, unless there is something unique about TDI's that I need to know. Is there anything special I need to know? Does anyone have suggestions for a parts brand for the master cylinder? Debating on just getting one from the local parts store with the lifetime warranty.
Thanks in advance.
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