rattlenbang
Well-known member
2002 tdi gradually getting harder to start, randomly won't start even when warm. All the basics gone through, lots of fuel getting to injectors, shutter valve open. Absolutely should start because it has fuel, air, and compression.
Sounds like a timing issue.
The intermittent no start sounds like electrical issue, but starting is a mechanical timing process, set and forget, so how could it be jumping around? The electrical settings only kick in after start, so shouldn't be that. Im running out of answers. I know some engines have had problem with loosening crankshaft pulley boots screwing with timing?
Sounds like a timing issue.
The intermittent no start sounds like electrical issue, but starting is a mechanical timing process, set and forget, so how could it be jumping around? The electrical settings only kick in after start, so shouldn't be that. Im running out of answers. I know some engines have had problem with loosening crankshaft pulley boots screwing with timing?