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Passat fault - Engine Fault Garage!

  • 12-01-2014 01:58PM
    #1
    Donie75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭


    Hi, my 2007 Passat 2.0 Tdi is giving a fault when i start it sometimes. When I put the key in the ignition and preheat, the preheat coil light flashes and when I try to start the car sounds rough and the message "Engine Fault Garage!" Comes up on the dash and the car won't start. If I try it a few times it seems to fix itself.
    I thought it was a key problem so I swapped keys. It seemed fine for a few days but it's started happening again today.

    Anyone have any experience with this?


Comments

  • #2
    markjh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭markjh


    Sounds like a heater (glow) plug is gone. If that's the case it would get it harder to start, particularly in the cold weather.


  • #3
    Chimaera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,652 ✭✭✭Chimaera


    The glow plug light doubles up as a fault indicator light on VWs. If it's flashing it means the ecu has detected a fault that needs immediate attention. Get it to a garage with decent VW diagnostics.


  • #4
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    A lumy idle would suggest a clogged up EGR valve.


  • #5
    Donie75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Donie75


    Thanks for the info. I'll head to the garage in the morning and see what they say. I usually go to a non VW garage so I'm not sure if they'll be able to use their diagnostics on this.


  • #6
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Where you based?


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  • #7
    Donie75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Donie75


    Athlone but I'll be in Dublin City centre on Tuesday & Wednesday


  • #8
    Donie75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Donie75


    Dropped it into my mechanic this morning and he said it's the Ignition. He can't do it because it's a main dealer job and he said it's a fairly expensive job. Has anyone had this done before? Any idea on how much it will cost and how long it takes?


  • #9
    Chimaera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,652 ✭✭✭Chimaera


    There's no 'ignition' on a diesel engine. I'd get a second opinion. Where are you located? There might be a good indie nearby.


  • #10
    SleeperService
    Closed Accounts Posts: 372 ✭✭SleeperService


    Chimaera wrote: »
    There's no 'ignition' on a diesel engine. I'd get a second opinion. Where are you located? There might be a good indie nearby.

    Not that Im saying the ops mechanic is correct but he more than likely means the ignition barrel or key socket/starter button.

    Although a car with no ignition, that you could start purely with telekinesis would be cool too.


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