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mj1053

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Oct 2, 2003
Location
Smithville, TX
TDI
2015 VW Passat TDI DSG
My car seems like it takes several seconds, 3-8, before it cranks over, while my mother jetta (03), cranks right up, any ideas?
 

boraTDI04

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Apr 9, 2007
Location
Indianapolis
TDI
2004 Jetta TDI
well my answer will be very broad since i assume u havent checked easy stuff. whats yr air filter look like? whens the last time yr fuel filter was changed? how does yr bird screen look like?
 

mj1053

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 2, 2003
Location
Smithville, TX
TDI
2015 VW Passat TDI DSG
well my answer will be very broad since i assume u havent checked easy stuff. whats yr air filter look like? whens the last time yr fuel filter was changed? how does yr bird screen look like?
Air Filter is good, fuel filter is also good, what is the bird screen and where is it at? is this the snow screen?
 

boraTDI04

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Apr 9, 2007
Location
Indianapolis
TDI
2004 Jetta TDI
yeah, sorry i call it a bird screen, i knew of someone that found a small bird, thats just where i get the name, same thing
 

boraTDI04

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Location
Indianapolis
TDI
2004 Jetta TDI
how many miles do u have? have u checked yr egr and seen if there is any build-up obstructing air flow. how bout yr intake tubing, assuming u have the stock recirc. ccv
 
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