Hard start / no start just around freezing

the_dingman

Member
Joined
Dec 9, 2015
Location
Wisconsin
TDI
11 Jetta TDI 6spd
This morning I had my 2nd time having issues with a hard start just around freezing, with having no issues when it's cold. It almost seems like it could be not calling for glow plugs, and I'm not sure if that's adjustable like it is on the ALH.

The car already has the "cold weather" kit for the intercooler, and I've not had any problems when it's much colder, it only happens at just around freezing (today it was 31F).

Thoughts?
 

06bluebeetletdi

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 30, 2012
Location
Middlesex, NC
TDI
'14 Passat TDI SEL and '13 Beetle TDI
Have you tried removing the passenger side intercooler hose? One end has a normal hose clamp. I have the cold weather kit on my bug too, but still drained 2.5 cups of water out of the hose 2 months ago.
 
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