Xandon
New member
First off, I'm a newbie when it comes to TDIs (I'm a Ford tech at a dealership). My wife and I bought one for her to drive last summer and so far we love it! Got from Cincy to VA Beach on a single tank!
At any rate, it has stalled on her 3 times over the last few months. Always under 10mph immediately after starting. She turns it off, waits a few minutes and starts it up and drives away. Based on my research, I was planning on changing the fuel filter and proceeding from there.
My question is, how critical is it to use the VCDS to run the pump after to purge the air? I've read of people doing a filter change without and it's ok. I'm aware that the high pressure pump needs fuel to lubricate itself. Just curious what the consensus was.
Thanks!
At any rate, it has stalled on her 3 times over the last few months. Always under 10mph immediately after starting. She turns it off, waits a few minutes and starts it up and drives away. Based on my research, I was planning on changing the fuel filter and proceeding from there.
My question is, how critical is it to use the VCDS to run the pump after to purge the air? I've read of people doing a filter change without and it's ok. I'm aware that the high pressure pump needs fuel to lubricate itself. Just curious what the consensus was.
Thanks!