2.0 TDI Engine management fault - pump stuck??!?

[Dan_UK]

Today, I got an engine management fault and plugged in the computer to the ODB port. IT came up with a error of "pump stuck". Thats it?! Any ideas what pump this could be? There are no error codes too....:zx11:

[Crasher]

A common problem with generic codes readers, did it give a number?

[Dan_UK]

No number... I will have another go tomorrow.. I was told there is a common problem with water pumps on these engines, like they have a mechanical and electric pump?

[Crasher]

Some versions have an electrically controlled mechanical pump, an electric one for the intercooler and an electric one for the heater matrix. The intercooler pumps are a common problem, TPS depots tend to hold a few of each version.

[Dan_UK]

It turns out that its the Inter cooler Water Pump. The solenoid is stuck to they have to replace the whole pump?!? Do you know if this kind of job is expensive?

[Crasher]

Solenoid :boggled: it is an electric induction pump, there are two different makes Bosch or Pierburg and you could have either so you have to take it off first.