1997 Passat TDI 5 speed

Greg V

New member
Joined
Aug 28, 2001
Location
Columbus, OH
On a 2200 mile trip back from Idaho, I had some really strange stuff happen. We were driving down the highway at probably 75 and the engine shuts off. We pull to the side of the road (very sad I might add) leave the car set a minute, turn the key and starts back up no problem.

Well, it happened again, about 200 miles later, this time I quickly realized it is electrical. The first time I tried to start it the glow plug light did not come on, but the second time (after I waited a while) it did, thus the engine started.

Have you heard of this before? It is very concerning. Is there a switch that perhaps controls this?

Thanks in advance
 

MineMapper

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 17, 2000
Location
UK
TDI
2016 Transporter Kombi
Welcome Greg.

Do a search in the TDI 101 forum of the term "Relay 109". Replacement is $20 from your dealer. You can do it yourself.
 
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