Vw t4 starts then cuts out

Vw t4 starts then cuts out. B. Aug 16, 2017 · 2661 posts · Joined 2013. Total miles: 45,000 (still in warranty, thank God). i was drivin down the road earlier and it cut out and wouldnt start so i rolled into a car park. - Faulty or filthy throttle body. #1 · Nov 19, 2015. - Engine speed sensor: cannot detect engine speed signal. Jul 20, 2015 · The engine turns over with the turn of the key and it appears to fire as well but the engine then dies. The engine does run for 3-5 secs. 5 130 Auto when cold starts on the button and runs fine. 5 TDi. No response to the gas pedal. So we took it into the garage and the code read " Crank shaft sensor " so he changed it, £ 250 lighter, we pick up the van, the guy says " it still Feb 12, 2023 · 1. any ideas what this could be? Feb 19, 2011 · 1. I have a TDI Transporter with the 2. Just started to happen recently - My '99 polo playa, starts up perfectly, but then as the engine drops revs from the startup it dies. Oct 1, 2014 · vw T4 1996 Volkswagen petrol V5 auto or manual 2. 5 petrol t4 multi van it starts ok then cuts out any ideas thanks. Jun 15, 2008 · I no for a 6n It could be. 5 TDI, 109 HP, engine code BJK. Most of the time, this condition points to a badly clogged fuel filter or an ignition switch in need of adjustment or with worn/burned contacts. i have a 1. So the battery is fine and so is the starter motor in terms of turning the engine over but hi all - I'm having trouble with my t4 (2001 2. D. 5 tdi t4 keeps cutting out when I put the clutch down, engine dies and battery light comes on. Jan 30, 2024 · Installed used injectors and try to start the engine. Obviously there are different model variants depending on the year as well as different conversion companies such as Autohomes, Autosleeper, Bilbos, Carthago, Danbury, Dehler, Fischer Apr 29, 2013 · Then the van just cut out, engine died. It starts, revs up to around 1000rpm and slows down and stops. Replaced that, it ran fine round town for a day then back to cutting out, but no codes Nov 21, 2022 · Went for a drive yesterday and all was good. 5 tdi has developed the irritating habit of just cutting out , usually at the lights or somewhere really embarrassing ! The garage cant fix it ! Seems very erratic , can be fine for a week sometimes two weeks running like a dream , then out of the blue when driving round town Mar 25, 2014 · 58 posts · Joined 2013. the head unit will power up with key in ignition. if i was u id replace with a new wire i had to do this in the past, hope Jul 28, 2008 · Went to start the car, engine turns over, fires up, then cuts out, leaving red battery indicator in on the display. Could my alternator be at fault Mar 27, 2024 · Van Cuts Out after steering wheel off Jump to Latest Follow 201 views 2 replies 2 participants last post by jleaver76014 Mar 27, 2024 1. If Your Engine Stops Immediately After it Starts. I have to take my foot off the throttle then repress and everything from then on is fine. This set up has served me well for over 10 years now up until this weekend. It will fire up if I spray easy start down the inlet manifold and runs fine but will not fire up from the ignition just turns over. The keys are the original keys so I don't believe its related to the electronic May 4, 2008 · VW T4. Ended up going home in 2nd gear at 20mph as it would just cut out with a touch on the throttle. AA came out to rescue me got it started and drove to local garage where they diagnosed a faulty injector. The car has been sitting for a few days due to the extreme cold (-12) and our village roads being treacherous. Reconnecting the unit with the immo control box still connected shouldn't make a difference. After it reaches normal temperature starts to get lumpy, misfires then dies when the revs go down. Started it again and it went a few miles then cut out. Mar 16, 2014 · 140 posts · Joined 2010. Checked timing sync is - 0,97. problem is intermittent and I have tried applying 12v to both of the solenoid/ on/off or cut-off switches on the fuel pump and this does not change the fault. First happened after engine warning light came on for MAF fault. No luck. Hi All, I started my 2011 jsw this morning, and it started up fine and idled fine after a 3 or 4 min I put it in drive (dsg) and took off for work. Jump to Latest Follow 569 views Dec 9, 2012 · pauldee Discussion starter. ive owned the van for about 6 months and done about 10000 miles without fault until now. Mar 27, 2022 · Hi Everyone. Hi guys, I’ve owned my van for about 2 months now so fairly new to the vw stuff. Aug 18, 2009 · 1 answer. Over about 60mph it seems randomly to cut out and wont accelerate unless I take my foot off the pedal completely then it works fine. Oct 22, 2017 · 1261 posts · Joined 2007. It sounds like fuel pump does it run if u leave it alone n cut out if u try to give it gas if so def pump check inline filters if u have them as some shiiittyyy deisel is full of bits so if u had a bad tank full tank will need draining change all filters then retry if pump has fooked it will need Mar 11, 2022 · So in short engine starts then stops within a second or two, with or without revs. Took 6 or 7 tries to get it started again, now everything seems fine. 4d and it does the same. I bought a flip key casing off ebay and a replacement blank key, got the key cut and put it in the new flip key casing Jan 30, 2008 · VW T4. 3025 hi i have a 2. Ran great all day then I went to start it in the evening and all it did is start then immediately stops. These are prone to leaking and when they do, the symptoms are the same as a head gasket failure but a fraction of the cost. 5 TDI electrical problem. Like. 5L gas engine using a MAF (G70) sensor, check the T121/62 (Red/Black) traced power wire to the ECM. The glow plug light seems to operate normally, but the check engine light is blinking. The prob I have is that it cuts out. Obviously the key wasn't programmed so Apr 1, 2012 · 201 posts · Joined 2013. Apr 11, 2013 · The reason the shut off solenoid is there is so you can stop the engine with the key at the end of your journey. Drove car normally for 2 days. So connect this wire and then it will start, but don't leave it connected for more than 5/6 seconds at a time. I had to have a new alternator and now the charge light won't go out. After apx 3 miles the engine cut out twice so I pulled over and put it in park when I did the engine was idling real ruff like it was not firing on all cylinders. 1587 posts · Joined 2007. Today, started ok, went to mall. May 12, 2022 · Jose1969 Discussion starter. #1 · May 12, 2022. rotax81 Jul 27, 2013 · Cut Out Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by James101080 Aug 31, 2013 Feb 13, 2014 · VW T4. 5182 Views 12 Replies 6 Participants Last post by pixeltron, Mar 18, 2019. Until the oil light stops flashing. Now she is reluctant to start whether warm or cold, and stalls when revs are dropped. 9 tdi power cuts out on initial acceleration. On the Tdi its said that the ECU does not apply glow plugs when ambient temp is above 5 degrees, so current conditions they should not be in use. loose or broken wire. I have a 2007 Crafter 2. Then this morning my wife picks up the wrong key - the one that was cut and ready to have the chip programmed on monday - and goes to take the van out. This happens all the time now, every time i start the car whether hot Oct 23, 2013 · My Volkswagen starts then dies. then drives for a month no isues until it cuts out again. Engine & Gearbox Van cut out then went again then nothing. 3rd - 1minute exactly. Evening all, In need of some help!! As I’m absolutely lost and very worried. Apr 1, 2016 · P1570 with the engine cutting out is a sure fire sign that the immo hasn't actually be deleted/the incorrect data has been flashed to the IC. #10 · Jan 27, 2013. Van not working, ie start then stop after a second (looked around the internet, which confirmed to me that it was immobiliser fault) Removed transponder from key, same symptoms therefore confirms that a signal from the transponder is not getting to the ecu. #1 · Sep 27, 2012. Booked into VW to be told they cannot find anything wrong at all. It then goes through the start up process again. 9td,2001 T4 with an intermittent fault. Van Starts then stops. When it was off the road I did a good deal of welding ( battery -ve Nov 19, 2015 · ELLIOT Discussion starter. peter … read more Jan 16, 2011 · The rev counter and glow plug warning lamp have stopped working and on start up there are three beeps and then the oil light flashes constantly. Have taken her to our mechanic, but he is not use to VW vans, was at a lost. Dec 5, 2010 · hi. 5 petrol Engine cuts out- 2. Your engine may stop as soon as you let the key return from the Start to the Run position. please help, my golf has started cutting out on me, no lights on the dashboard have come on. 9Tdi put in (having a few issues with electrics) I had a problem on my van where the thing wouldn't stop after you took out the key. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views Oct 20, 2008 · It starts on the ignition straight away. Chiefster1976 Nov 28, 2020 · Crafter 2. Apr 23, 2011 · ELVIS-DONT-SURF. But when the engine is running, it flashes contantly. 5 petrol. M. A buzzing sound can then be heard from the start motor area (front right at the bottom of the engine). Engine & Gearbox. even when the car was running). From cold it starts and drives with no issue what so ever. The immobiliser light is lit and flashing, but this has been like this since I bought the vehicle, when running Apr 26, 2009 · Help, engine starts then immediately Dies! I just bought a used 02 TT today. So this issue started last night, driving to a friends the fuel light pinged on about 2 miles from destination. May 29, 2020 · I have a 2002 2. Came out, same problem. My 1z conversion has a little bit of 'character'! When pulling away after starting the engine, the power cuts out. Weird thing was I could pull Feb 13, 2017 · VW T5 Forums. 5TDI engine that is having a non start issue. Minimum compression pressure should be 275 psi at cranking speed. But on the mk4s you could just leave key in ignition for 10minutes and it would fix the issue (would only usually Jun 23, 2010 · 8784 posts · Joined 2002. My Wife T5 has never been a great starter and over the summer got worse. it would turn over but not " fire " the turn over appeared slightly slow. when I connects the solenoid directly to the positive pole It sounds to me a broken circuit,in solenoid cut out,. Lack of Fuel. Then I had trouble starting. 1 post · Joined 2015. Then it starts no problem. Wiggle wires on back of reader coil Jan 27, 2016 · 4 posts · Joined 2015. You are saying it won't turn over, or are you saying it turns over but won't fire. Went to start the van to leave and nothing, at this point the fuel gauge looked really low so presumed we had Oct 3, 2013 · VW T4. #1 · Jan 27, 2016. Engine & Gearbox Engine cuts out- 2. T4 Forums. #1 · Apr 27, 2017 (Edited) Engine cutting out at junctions 2. Jump to Latest Follow 468 views Aug 5, 2023 · new stereo fitted, but it does something really annoying. My 1999 2. Cold start/ cut out problems. - Faulty starter motor. If it cuts out while driving it immediately starts if you drop the clutch General. It will maybe do this about 10 or so times until I can get it moving and then it will do it the odd time after I start driving. Then every time we slowed down and dropped the revs she stalled. VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum. General T4 Chat starts then stops. Replaced the ignition switch. 5 petrol vw camper van HOW TO FIX ENGINE STALLING CUTTING OUT WHILE RUNNING Jun 19, 2014 · VW T4. well in a nutshell , it was the turbo, weve just finished stripping it down and eliminating things as we were going ,we had exhaust smoke coming out of the intercooler pipe , which pointed to the egr , so replaced that with no joy , a lot of head scratching later ,decided Apr 12, 2022 · As you may know my T4 2. Nov 1, 2000 · My wife tried starting it several times with the same result each time: started right up, but then died away within 1-2 seconds. Ambient temperature here today is about 75 F. Jan 4, 2014 · 97 posts · Joined 2012. I had a squeak coming from my accessory belt so decided to take it off and check all the pulleys. Called out the AA and he ran his diagnostics on it and couldn't find anything. All the electrics seem to work fine (dash lights etc). I put a link to my original thread regarding using the blue Charge light wire to trigger a split charge relay. Any ideas would be helpful. Jan 25, 2013 · 3615 posts · Joined 2012. It turns over but doesn't fire up. Mar 12, 2011 · It was all going so well. Feb 20, 2011 · #1. Mar 18, 2008 · After about a minute, the engine turns its self off. No engine light and plugged in computer May 23, 2012 · Eventually she started and drove fine, UNTIL coming off the M1 she stalled at the junction. Sep 30, 2018 · If the temperature is below 7, say 5 or 6 degrees, it will keep starting up and cutting out straight away. It seems to be when it reaches a certain speed, most of the time it's not a problem but if i Sep 10, 2022 · Hi - I bought my first T4 petrol 2 ltr petrol camper and very clean never been welded - however after picking up the van I drove to a petrol station filled up with petrol and got 5 miles down the road and lights on the dash came on with temperature gauge flashing. After the timing belt was replaced, the glow plug light has started to flash. 9 2003 t5 engine cutting out randomly. 9D with 282k. Oct 5, 2015 · 1 Post (s) Engine cut out, wouldn't restart - solved – 04-10-2015, 10:26 PM. Disconnect return line to filter or put one of thos black rubber bulb type hand pumps on return line. For fuelling side of it, sometime no amount of cracking injector pipes will help if pump is empty. When I'm driving, suddenly the seat belt Dec 21, 2019 · Whilst going through Carlisle tonight my engine cut out and would not restart. Jun 7, 2018 · VW T4. If it's not turning over thats flat battery, dead starter, snapped cambelt (the latter probably terminal at that mileage) The second issue could be fuel pump belt, fuel cut off valve, blocked or holed fuel lines Apr 7, 2018 · 1. Oct 12, 2010 · Nov 2, 2015. 86 posts · Joined 2009. Engine cuts out and goes again. 5 T30 a few months back. The most common cause is either: Check the oil heat exchanger (the oil filter screws to it). Jun 20, 2016 · 1. Disconnected the radio. 779 Views 5 Replies 4 Participants Last post by biggs, Feb 10, 2014. Compression problems - If a cylinder has significantly lower compression pressure than others. Incorrect Ignition timing. 5 Tdi T4 which has been off the road for a month ,prior to this it was starting to Get reluctant to start on the button ( I had to pump the pedal a couple of times ) Now it reluctantly starts then cuts out. There was minimal end float, no graunching and very little play on the pulleys for the tensioner, idler or the power steering and air con pumps. - Engine Temperature sensor: thinks engine is too hot or too cold to start. Air Fuel. I’ve searched the threads and only find similar for stop / start engines, which mine isnt. Aug 5, 2016 · VW T4. I pick her up and come back this morning (Scan attached), however now the car functions as normal. now its starts, goes up to around 3k revs, puffs out a massive cloud of smoke, scatters the floor in black soot and then cuts out. Yesterday whilst on the motorway it cut out Jan 15, 2022 · The VW T4 isn’t renowned for head gasket failure, it has a pretty strong head on it. Intake manifold is clean. 5M posts 222. Then on the 2nd or 3rd try it is fine, and the engine runs perfectly. I have written this guide as an aid to anyone who is thinking of buying a Volkswagen T4 Transporter camper van (known as the Eurovan in USA and Canada). It turns on and turn off as it should, when the key is turned to ignition. Jun 15, 2014 · 1305 posts · Joined 2011. This often happens because there is a small amount of fuel in the fuel rail – which is enough to help the engine start – but there is no fuel pressure to keep the engine alive. #16 · Feb 4, 2014. Hi all. So I install in car Park. Lack of fuel is pretty easy to locate, though. 5 09 starts cold then cuts out. May 9, 2014 · I have a T4 ex AA with tow dolly - amd yes I won camperjam with it in 2012. 5tdi yesterday and with no pre warning just cut out on me,tried to re start it engine it was turning over but nothing, noticed the glow light didn't come on. What I do is put the ignition on and reach down to the bottom edge of the fuse box and play about with the wires going to the fuses. Short the battery cables together (away from the battery) for about 15 seconds. It needed a bit of engine work, which I got carried out last month and has been driving like a dream since. Starts then Immediately Cuts Out – 17-01-2013, 07:20 PM. Complete power / engine / electric cut out. Hi all, Recently bought a T4 all works fine accept a small issue on over a certain speed. 9tdci 180000on the clock. my vans gone up the swany again. Feb 27, 2012 · Central Locking / Alarm / Engine Cuts Out? Jump to Latest Follow 438 views 5 replies 2 participants last post by Aurora Feb 29, 2012 May 21, 2018 · We may earn a commission for products purchased through links on this page vw lt35 van starting problem ? van starts for half a second, then cuts out. 2047 Views 2 Replies 2 Participants Last post by Almundoman, Oct 18, 2018. dekland50 Discussion Starter Sep 6, 2023 · So it's a t5 transporter 1. Electrical. Mines a 2. OBD fault codes read 17978 ECU disabled & 01176 immobiliser key and so following advice online etc I have: Reset the service schedule. Jun 25, 2017 · We may earn a commission for products purchased through links on this page Nov 17, 2013 · Hi well a few months ago I stood on my fragile key and it snapped (I have an X pack so have a flip key), since then I've been using my other key which is just a standard one. Is it a defective sensor? Is it needing new glow plugs? Is it just service time? I don't seem to have the same power either. #5 · Mar 19, 2014. Plenty of diesel in the tank, recent fuel filter change. Jan 21, 2019 · When the engine temperature reaches its normal max temperature (90 degrees) the engine hesitates and is underpowered, usually around 2000 to 2200 revs. Polo Playa Starts then cuts out. It is not a vacuum leak. 5 Petrol Engine Cutting out. Tried again 10 minutes later- everything OK. Jan 5, 2018 · Hi All I have a 94 1. van starts then cuts out. Sep 19, 2014 · Well if it turns out not to be the seat installation causing the trouble, I'd start at the battery and check all cables and grounds, engine grounds, fuses, ignition switch etc. I've read that it could have been the fuel relay Mar 16, 2024 · The t4 timemachine when driven had the Radio turn off and blower go very low. The AA followed me home 35 miles and then plugged it in and only came up with my camshaft sensor fault which is another issue that Sep 25, 2018 · If no other immobilizer related fault codes are stored and the immobilizer related measuring blocks are fine except Engine Start not allowed, in rare occasions it helps to try cold-booting the car. In ECU there are only faults related to missed DPF and turbocharger. 9tdi cutting out. It starts normally but cuts out after a few seconds as if its not getting fuel. Before you try anything else, turn the ignition key to try and start the engine, and as it's turning over, try turning it back a fraction. The starter motor rotates but the fuel pump cut out solenoid doesn't get power to open for fuel flow. White smoke during start up can be due to the following causes: Burnt glow plugs. In the beginning it was intermittent and a wire was connected from the battery directly to the fuel cutoff solenoid on the fuel pump to use when the van could not be started. C. Sometimes every minute sometimes a bit longer in between. Reply. Aug 6, 2020 · It can be very disconcerting if your Volkswagen Golf is starting and then dies. Last night Mrs returns to her 2005 Golf PD 105, cluster does not light up as you open door, turning ignition, dash still does not light up but stero comes on. I can literally turn the key to off, take the key out, lock the doors walk off and the van is still running for a minute more. #3 · Jun 23, 2010. 1772 Views 7 Replies 3 Participants Last post by aircool1966, Aug 9, 2016. It has also completely cut out on a couple of occasions when under load and sometimes doesn’t start in the morning. The van starts fairly well from cold (better when more than 1/4 tank of diesel) but the issue is, if I then leave it idle, after about 4-5 minutes it will start to idle very roughly (you can hear the Apr 27, 2017 · jackso11 Discussion starter. If the temperature is close to freezing then it's basically undriveable. bearinthewoods21 Discussion Nov 22, 2011 · 3 posts · Joined 2011. When I turn the key to start the engine, the head unit cuts out. The valve shuts off all fuel to the pump. It has something to do with the key switch it will start, and if you hold the key on start engaging the starter it will stay running, but as soon as you put it in run position the car will die. #1 · Nov 22, 2011. But, there can be other causes as well. Came back after a walk a couple of hours later, went to start it and it started, then the revs dropped and it stalled, tried it a few times and still the same. My Tiguan sometimes cuts out and then when I try and start it, it turns as if the cambelt has broken, but as soon as I press the peddle flat and start it again it takes again. More so, adapting a new immo1 ECU if I recall correctly isn't as hard as the immo2 and 3 units. Hello, I have a 2006 A3 TDI Sportback, 70000 miles with full service history. - Petrol sensor: thinks there is no fuel. This will result in no communication in addition to a no-start. I leave it a couple of days and then the same thing will happen. I timed it, (how long after you remove the key it cuts out) 1st - 1 minute exactly. The timing is spot on, I have fitted a new fuel pump relay, a new crank sensor, and a fuel cut May 24, 2011 · Radio cuts out and re starts intermittently, but only for a second or less. 6K members Mar 8, 2013 · Hiya all was driving my vw t4 caravelle 2. Hello. The little red light next to the key flashes continuously but has done so since a bought the van a few weeks ago (i. Starting and cutting out almost straight away sounds more imobiliser/key type issue. I have a VW Transporter T4 that wont start. 127 posts · Joined 2012. Sat in the van for about 5 mins the light then can't back on and then she started and drove Apr 12, 2020 · When found in the (1K) chassis with 2. This buzzing stops when I turn the ignition off. Ok all ok van starts and drives. It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system. #6 · Dec 10, 2012. If the key is on the run position the radio will not . cut out and now barely starts. same fault still starts fine and ticks over fine try to drive Jul 12, 2012 · The level of white smoke will reduce as all cylinders start firing normally. I then noticed the rev countrer stop working and battery light come onnwith flashing oil light. i was just going to cut it out with a slitter disc as thought would be impossible to drill all welds without going through van bodyany advise / experiences welcomed. V. If I turn the ignition off and on again it starts fine but it has happened coming up to roundabouts which is not very Oct 28, 2017 · All. . It's difficult to explain, but basically the ignition switch can fail, and holding the key turned to operate the starter will disable the ignition circuit - so Sep 10, 2018 · So my van has been running great lately, no issues at all until I ran down the shops in it last week, parked it up, did what I needed to, came back 20 mins later and when I tried to start it the van fired up and then cut out straight away AA came out and checked all of the fuses, battery and then stuck his code reader on, came up with - 463A - . so changed injector and all seals on the rest of the injectors. #1 · Jan 4, 2014. A. So dash & everything comes on, start the car and then dies right away. 2528 Views 16 Replies 9 Participants Last post by gills, Nov 19, 2010. Oct 23, 2015 · VW T5 Forums. It will start for a while tick over nicely and then cut out, nothing will start it. The AA came out and squirted some easy start in the inlet and managed to get it going. This just seems to be the sound, ie the stereo itself stays on. #4 · Aug 17, 2017. Bought my 2008 T5 2. 5L TDI). It also does this if when accelerating I put my foot almost on the floor. #2 · Apr 23, 2011. 95 golf gl It will start and run for about 2 to 3 seconds then cuts out. The last few weeks it has occationally, for a split second, cut out but hasnt hindered my journey until Friday. Yesterday afternoon I went out to the car to try and clear the snow and ice. So intrigued about " One I sorted the glow plug light - brake light switch it was back to starting third or fourth time . Technical Threads T5 2. Hi , My t4's engine a 2. If the engine starts, the only way it would stop while you are driving is if the power is removed eg. by ch4os » Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:19 pm. I've had an intermittent fault for the last year - a few times there is no battery power to start the engine, even although battery is big and new. It sounded like fuel cut off valve but we sent it to the garage to get looked at. Replaced crank case sensor, no difference. #1 · Oct 22, 2017. Sometimes it does but it's very slow other times it won't go out at all. Your Golf's engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. I have an issue with the engine cutting out when cold. This does not seem to happen when playing a cd or when listening to Bluetooth through my parrot blue tooth hands free system. In the last 6 months this direct connection from the battery to the N109 Feb 3, 2014 · VW T4. If you can work out which circuit/s are cutting out, swap the fuses around, as sometimes these fuses can crack, so look fine, and test fine, but cut out under load when Mar 9, 2018 · I have a 2008 T5 2. #1. Nov 4, 2013 · With regard to your cutting out problem the first thing I would do is check that you have power to your ignition switch and that you have power coming out when the problem is there Other things to check are the outside fuse box next to the battery as well as your fuel pump relay Apr 5, 2010 · It starts normally but cuts out after a few seconds as if its not getting fuel. General T4 Chat. 2011 Crafter Long and High starts and then cuts out immediately when engine is warm. 4751 Views 6 Replies 4 Participants Last post by Chiefster1976, Jul 12, 2014. 9 (non-turbo) which has had a donor engine from a Seat Toledo 1. Every time the same, works 3-5 seconds. Apr 18, 2008 · Just about to embark on removing the half bulkhead in my SWB T4 , any top tips ?. 3. Now this may be mere coincidence, but the van was running fine last night. Sep 27, 2012 · CHRISAND Discussion starter. Coming home it cut out at a junction. Remove both battery cables from the battery. Aug 30, 2016 · I have a VW T4 1998 1. I noticed the accelerator pedal didn't do anything when pressed. 1 post · Joined 2022. e. Start car fine, but cuts out after 3 sec (like immobilizer would). If the oil light flashes it won't fire up. The engine starts then dies right away. - Earth cable to immobilizer unit. I went and bought a new battery, no resolve. 2. After jump start van was driveable 500 Meter so LED me to belive ok alternator is fault. #1 · Mar 25, 2014. Repeat- starts- stops, about 10 times. Save. 5 Tdi wont start, I came out of the shops and it would turn over but not fire up, very strange. #8 · Jun 16, 2014. I used to see this in the mk4s when the key "fall out of sync", you could turn ignition over but it wouldnt start. I have put in a new fuel pump in the tank and checked the fuel filter to no avail. The van runs fine and starts first time even in the really cold weather we have had, I just wait for the other warning lights to go out before starting. 204 posts · Joined 2015. The most common reason why your car starts then dies is because of a lack of fuel in the engine. Mar 1, 2014 · Hi my t4 came with a 'glow plug override' mod which is a cable with a plug on it hanging down under the dash and the previous owner said that the van won't start maybe 4/5 times a month. 2nd - 41 seconds. If power is missing or a voltage drop is present that wire may be damaged anywhere between 6" and 18" from the connector itself. I have read on the forum that the alternator or May 4, 2014 · Cutting out after 5 seconds Jump to Latest Follow 885 views 2 replies 2 participants last post by Bailey1234 May 4, 2014 Oct 20, 2013 · Van started ok then after about 100 yards, it cut out and won't start again. an yw lx fi ls yl nh ac ch hm