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1985 VW diesel won't start?


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fiddlinrick
10-22-2009, 01:44 PM
I have a 1985 golf diesel that won't start. I put new glow plugs in. and
a relay and still it won't start. Any suggestions to try?

Franco2112
10-22-2009, 02:20 PM
Changed out fuel filter?

fiddlinrick
10-22-2009, 02:32 PM
Yes the fuel filter was replaced as well as the glow plugs, and the glow plug relay. I
did a continuous start 3 times and felt the area around the glow plugs and it did not
warm up. Could it be the ignition switch?

Franco2112
10-22-2009, 05:22 PM
Yes, ignition switch could be the fault but first, any other electrical issues? When did the non starting issue start?

fiddlinrick
11-02-2009, 01:41 AM
I had a new switch put in about 4 months ago, but everything lights up on
the dash. the last time the glow plug light did not come on. Now is times its
self out. I pulled the first injecter line and nothing comes out. Is there a
pump in the fuel tank? The injector pump has only about 30,000 miles on it.
So I just don't know what to try next. Should I have someone turn the
motor over while I put fuel through the injector Pump. The injector pump
does not seem to be leaking fuel anywhere. I drove home. parked the car,
about 1 hour later started the car and moved it out of the driveway. went
out the next morning and it just wouldn't start. I have worked on it for
about 2 weeks now and can't get to the problem. thank you.

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