2.7 tdi 2006 Rough cold start (inc fault code)

[DieTryin']

Hi all

On cold start (over night standing) engine sounds very rough for a few seconds.

Can't hear any mechanical engine noises (thumps/rattles).

The only engine fault code is (but without any warning lights/cautions):

Address 01: Engine Labels: Redir Fail!
Part No SW: 4F1 910 401 HW: 4F0 907 401 C
Component: 2.7L V6TDI G000AG 0020
Revision: --H02--- Serial number:
Coding: 0011372
Shop #: WSC 02334 785 00200
VCID: DABBDF2615FC63C88F8


1 Fault Found:
005663 - Glowplug for Cylinder 6 (Q15)
P161F - 001 - Open Circuit
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01110001
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 1
Mileage: 90427 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2013.02.02
Time: 19:49:54


Freeze Frame:
RPM: 0 /min
Torque: 0.0 Nm
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Duty Cycle: 1.0 %
Voltage: 11.93 V
Duty Cycle: 15.0 %
Temperature: 8.1∞C


Readiness: 0 0 0 0 0

Does anyone have experience of this?

Is there anyone near South Lincs who's familiar with this engine?

Many thanks

ps very new to this car (<2 weeks) and only had VCDS a day.

[Guest 2]

Could you take a video and post it up?

You have a faulty glowplug which needs changing

[DieTryin']

Could you take a video and post it up?

You have a faulty glowplug which needs changing

That's a great idea!!!! Thanks for that
I'm actually quite excited.... in a, knowing that really bad news is coming kind of way
I'll take one asap.

New glowplug... I hope it's not expensive and is diy'able

[Guest 2]

Have you cleared the glowplug fault and see if it comes back since it only happened yesterday?

[DieTryin']

Have you cleared the glowplug fault and see if it comes back since it only happened yesterday?

Yes, I did that and it came straight back.
There's a parts supplier near me that is selling BERU glow plugs - any experience?
Many thanks

[adamss24]

Chain tensioners are a common failure on v6 tdi common rail engines...not cheap to fix either !

[DieTryin']

I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!
There's no obvious mechanical noise... I'm hoping it's my duff glow plug.
Thanks though.

[DieTryin']

Glow Plug changed.
Fairly straight forward - old one well worn!!
Will see if cold start improved....

[DieTryin']

Glow plug changed.
First cold start after the replacement - no change (no video, operator error )
Took the car for 25 mile blast (using sport most of the time ).
Following morning - a really good cold start.
Left the car outside for 3 days (cold and wet) - ANOTHER really good cold start.
So, hopefully new glow plug has done the trick!! Maybe, some settings had to re-adjust????
Anyway, for now, all smiles

[Guest 2]

Keep us updated - as you say maybe some settings had to relearn their values or something lol


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