Volkswagen TDI Cranking But No Start Fault - Found & Fixed - How To DIY

Like your videos, very helpful. Question, on your crank sensor VW 1.9 TDI 2001, both outer terminals are negative. What might be the best place for me to start looking I have no positive terminal

All VAG owners become a mechanic in no time, hahaha. I've learnt a lot about TDI because I bought a high mileage VW Caddy 1.9 TDI. Part after part after part has been replaced my me. Things keep breaking at 300,000km. My van is practically new now after all the work I've done to it. It's drive another 300,000kms

My polo 6 is cranking but not starting is has po562 code how to fix it

Not getting l00 speed

If starting sample but not cash l00 speed

hello. please help me. i have Audi A3 2.0 tdi 2004. in the morning it has a hard start. after first start, its fine and start normally. if let it cool for 2 3 hours. have the same problem. i replacment, injector seals, glow plug, 2 injector, and no solutions.. in the engine check light shows only Egr Valve. please help me

Thank you so much!!! My 2000 Jetta tdi with 419,000 miles (that I put on it) wouldn’t start today. So while I was in a parking lot I watched your video and it was just what I needed to diagnose the problem. My fuel injection pump pulley had slipped 1/8 of an inch from the last time I did a timing belt change a year ago. So I grabbed a socket set and a couple wrenches and 15 minutes later it fired right up and I was able to drive back home 😀.

Brilliant video wish you worked at my work im a young apprentice and need someone like you at my work. Very good explanation and really helpful

I have a vw passat b7 2012 2.0 tdi when I try starting my car it doesn't start I have to try starting for around 8 or 9 times until it does start and I can see another of smoke coming out of the exhaust and when it starts car runs fine as long as the engine is warm it will start 1st time but when cold it does not start do uiu have any ideas I've changed high pressure fuel pump air mass sensor timing belt and water pump replaced and does not show any codes please can you help me

your test is ok but ist not how you check your timing these mark have nothing to do if they replace timing belt a lot of factor can influence the sproket

Nice video lesson

Hello there I have Signal on Pin 1 (4v) Pin 2 (3v) Pin 3 Is ground and my Caddy still doesn’t start but it does start with the camshaft sensor disconnected I put a new one in and still doesn’t starts

Hello Gerard! Have you thought that VW stated to name their engine line as TDI in about 1992, so neither engine code, no even fuel injection system in your video's name...

Iv unpluged sensor and no difference and camshaft bolts are dead centre and still no start,????

Installed led brake lights no start. And with burned or no brake light bulbs installed it will not start.

Kauf solche Autos nicht! Dann hast du das Problem nicht!

Gerard, I have a 2008 vw Passat. Was driving up until a few moments ago, I parked the car into my drive and a short while later I had to head back out but unfortunately the car wouldn’t start. The dash lights, radio, headlights are all coming on. I thought it might have been the battery in the key fob so I changed the battery in that but the car still did not start. Any ideas of what it could be?

Nice systematic diagnosis there. Could it still be a camshaft issue if the fault is intermittent? I've got a 2 litre tai Passat 2011 B7 that does this intermittently.

My car is doing same but no glow plug life or injector life

Hi guys, can anyone help me if had a similar issue. My passat 2009 , dsg gearbox 2.0 tdi after starting just cut out and not fault code on diagnose.

Thanks for your video; I just got my engine running.

a real mechanic, not just a parts changer, getting rare....

I'd really hate to pay this guy but the hour. He takes forever to explain everything

Two minutes before any information started

I have a vw crafter van
I was driving on the motorway suddenly I lost power then pulled over to hard shoulder tried to start it, now it won't start
Plz help

What a ledge, where's your garage I'm coming

I tried unplugging the crank sensor no luck. correction I tried again and the engine started without the sensor! Car is running 08 Touran 1.9 tdi 364000kms. Thanks!

Nice job man. Shame I don’t have anyone like you near me who could sort out my P0028. Tried 2 different garages and neither of them seemed to have a clue.

Nu dau de siguranta

Nu vine curent la pompa rezervor Skoda2 1 9.tdi 2006 cauza

No spic ingliș Romania problema cu Skoda Octavia ii nu pornește anvrte la automat dar nu vine combustibili

I have a 2011 Volkswagen tsi 2.0 turbo whit code p2138 what you think can be

I have a 2004 BEW TDI 1.9L does all this apply to my vehicle?

Thank you so much you really help me sir

This was the first video I found with substantial information. Thank you.

Good explanation 👏

I have a VW Passat 2013 2.0 Tdi that will not start. Purchased a Crankshaft Position Sensor. Not sure where it is on this vehicle.

Hi Gerard. I hope Your keeping grand. Sadly it appears my camshaft sprocket remains pretty much dead centre. I also carried out disconnecting its position sensor but the engine refused to start. Any other ideas would be gratefully appreciated, should you be able to find the time. I have a multi meter, good tools, but that's about it. I'm assuming the issue is not the camshaft speed sensor itself, as these engines will run with this item disconnected. Many Thanks In Advance.

You may have just have saved me a small fortune. I was losing hope to an extent. I drove the car parked it up, then it refuses to start that Evening. Servicing has been kept bang up to date. Interestingly its timing belt, and water pump were replaced only several weeks ago. It has been such an easy starter to date, and was seemingly running nicely. It delivered 65.2m.p.g running up to Morecambe and back to Cornwall. I've precious few pennies to replace the car with at this time. If Your advice pays off here Gerard I will really need to send you a decent drink Sir.. Thank You so very much for posting a clear concise video.

So unfortunate that the same engine but in Amarok 2013 2hB model the sensor connector is inaccessible :/
The connector is between the block and oil cooler by the looks. No possible to remove it without pulling the head.
How fucked.

So will it make it out of time if u loosen the bolts

I love you man. Solved my problem 🙏🏼💙😂

Thank youu brother I found my clue

Thank you sir you are a flamin legend

This is the exact issue my car is having now I finally have some direction and know how to handle this. Thank you so much you have saved me so much money

You legend followed this video checked plug to rule wiring out 5v on all tests so adjusted torsion on cam and wow 1st click fired up

Bonus just got my golf 1.9tdi BLS engine and it starts after a while noticed cam sensor not plugged in properly she just had full cam belt kit I'll test loom and look for signs as befor this she would fire straight up

I am having the same issue with a 2006 Jetta TDI with manual trans and 167,000 miles. Just this week when starting the car, it would start and run but I would hear a noise for a few seconds after start that sounded like the starter bendix was still engaged, lasting for 4-5 seconds. (installed new starter around 130,00) I think this is unrelated to the "no start" issue
This morning, the car would start and shut off after 3 or so seconds.
Now after a few attempts, it will turn over but not start.
I hooked up my Autel scan gauge and it would load to 98% and then say link failed. Did this numerous times.
Also when the key is in ignition and turned to the on position, after 10 or so seconds the cooling fans would come on at full speed. (this is with a cold engine).
I can not hear any relays clicking.
Ideas on where to start?

Good video and very well explained.