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treggy
04-11-2008, 08:06 PM
I have a 2.5 tdi 05 Toaureg which i have been having intermittant starting problems,when i insert the key the ammeter shows a 12v charge, when the car does eventually start the ammeter goes to 14v which i think tells me the alternator is charging the battery,but when it dont start the engine just turns but will not fire,only after a dozen attempts it eventually starts.any comments on resolve?

kite
04-11-2008, 09:15 PM
Try operating the glow plugs 3 times before starting.
If it starts this would indcate worn out glow plugs

treggy
04-11-2008, 10:29 PM
Try operating the glow plugs 3 times before starting.
If it starts this would indcate worn out glow plugsThanks for that will try when happens again,or i might just have the plugs replaced,how long would you expect glow plugs to last currently 65000 miles on the clock,not been changed on service as i know of.

dickymint
05-11-2008, 08:34 PM
I have a 54 reg R5. Haven't had any problems with starting after 50000miles. Would be interested to know what is the cause though...just in case. Try a search on www.mytreg.com (http://www.mytreg.com), it may help.

tdi miki
17-11-2008, 02:29 PM
In most cases if the car has over 100000 km it is the injector o- rings that are making problems