Audi A5 2009 3.0 TDI Quattro won't start please help

[Caseyy]

Hi guys,

I recently had a issue with the fault code p2020 intake manifold, common problem
I know but I've changed the swirl flaps and motors on both sides, but in doing so to gain access you have to remove a fuel line. Now my car wont start but cranks over, it doesn't even sound like its getting fuel to it but I''m sure mines the self priming one. Just to let you know before the manifold issue it wasnt starting intermittently. I've wiped the fault codes and have no more coming back up. Do you think it could be an air lock? If so how do i bleed the fuel? Thanks

[rowdy-999]

Keep cranking.

[niall campbell]

When I change my fuel filters on my A6 year 2006, I fill them up with clean fuel. It takes longer than I would like to turn the engine over before it fires up if I relied on the self bleed . I think its too long and was terrified of overheating the starter.

It wasn't a problem on the year 2000 model however, so if you want, take off the filter and fill it up to speed things up.

[Caseyy]

Hi guys, I have fuel at the top of the engine as i can see it through a clear pipe but still refusing to start. I'm starting to think something else is going on

[niall campbell]

Have you got a code reader ?

I would tow it until it starts or not

[Caseyy]

Ive got a code reader and the faults was to do with the intake manifold but now i've swapped them they are no fault codes currently stored so I'm puzzled.