Passat B6 2.0 TDI hot starting issue

[Renars]

I have a 2005 Passat B6 2.0 TDI that is difficult to start when the engine is at normal running temperature. It catches on first crank but when you release the starter, just cuts out ... if you hold the starter for several cranks, it will eventually start. When the engine is cold or has just been stopped in last few seconds, it starts ok. I'm guessing there's a temperature sensor somewhere that's mis-reading though not completely failed as there is no engine management malfunction indicator showing. The vehicle also seems to run ok when hot. Does anyone know the likely cause?

Also, can there be fault codes accessible to a vag-com but don't light the malfunction indicator?

Sounds like leaking injector, that creates hydrolock effect.

[Ovideus]

Sorry freebird69! But the English is not my native language. You "flogged it" it means that you did not find a solution?

[Quatrelle]

Sorry freebird69! But the English is not my native language. You "flogged it" it means that you did not find a solution?

Hi, it means he sold his car, which means he got rid of the problem by getting rid of the car. To 'flog' in (bad) English means to sell.

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[Ovideus]

Hi, it means he sold his car, which means he got rid of the problem by getting rid of the car. To 'flog' in (bad) English means to sell.

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Thank you very much for the explanation.