3.0TDI Hot Start Issue, Very Slow Cranking

Johnmed · #1 2nd November 2018, 08:14 PM

That is an odd one. Made me think of the thread about some sort of electrical connection inside the OSF wing/wheel arch. Don’t know why though. Maybe it was the heat aspect. I’m sure the connection in that thread, got hot or something similar.

snapdragon · #2 2nd November 2018, 08:26 PM

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...ivers+footwell

Oh yes, thanks, I eventually found it. Will have a look in the morning.

Johnmed · #3 2nd November 2018, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by snapdragon

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...ivers+footwell

Oh yes, thanks, I eventually found it. Will have a look in the morning.

That’s the thread I was thinking of. Just didn’t remember the location of the connection. Good job we have MJ!!

snapdragon · #4 2nd November 2018, 08:33 PM

Thanks both - I'll take a few more photos to show where to find it and compare notes.

H-M3 · #5 3rd November 2018, 10:56 PM

Any pics of your headlights, before/after?

Also how much did it cost

snapdragon · #6 4th November 2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by H-M3

Any pics of your headlights, before/after?

Also how much did it cost

Sadly no, but it was £40. He masked off and used a cordless brushless drill with some 2 or 2.5" discs designed for small bodywork refinishing. They were velcro backed sandpaper discs, after that, foam discs that had the abrasive built in and foam polishing discs and some polish may have been autoglym and also meguires UV headlight protection. It took about 90mins to do both at a leisurely pace. I haven't had a chance to find that connector under the drivers carpet as I would need to unbolt the seat to pull up the carpet so will wait until I have more time.

H-M3 · #7 4th November 2018, 03:53 PM

Cool. Make sure you get something like 303 aeroprotectant on them regularly. Will keep it protected from UV damage