2015 Jetta: WIERD Long Crank Before Start Issue: Worth Checking FIRST!

[@gobrandon24]

This video saved me thousands of dollars! Thank you for sharing!! This literally was the issue and I can’t believe it worked! Thanks again!

[@raes.7124]

Thank you! Putting the key against the steering column and then attempting to start the car worked for us. Thank you for sharing. I do not have to go out of the house on this cold and rainy day to pick up my husband. Thank you from TX.

[@DrewGarage]

You're MOST welcome, from frigid WNY, where we've had snow in JULY! (1957, i wasnt here, but i was for the 5" we got in June of 88). Change the battery and you should be all set =)

[@DrewGarage]

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[@joelchristopher190]

Wow - so happy I stumbled upon this, thank you for the explanation. In my case, my KESSY system has been messed up since we bought the car - for some reason it doesn't detect the key near the car. We've gotten a detection issue since we bought the car used. The long crank issue has been a thing, and this makes sense that it just takes more time to prime the engine. I am thinking this is the problem. Thank you!

[@letsslayletsplay6525]

Bro this is so crazy. My key fob sensor, I pulled it out the compartment and put the key directly on it and it started. I thought it was my battery for the longest time

[@dylanneman744]

I have an issue where the same model jetta starts up immediately and dies. Doesn't run for even 2 seconds. It does this about 5 times then it starts up and runs bad(misfires through the intake). After a couple of seconds it idles fine and drives fine even at wide open throttle. (changed crank sensor, cam sensor (located under the head), cleaned injectors, changed hpfp, coolant temp sensor). Don't know what else to do.

[@theyoungstunna11]

Did you figure out the issue I’m having the same problem

[@oddjobz9858]

2015 2.0 200k same issues starting 10 k ago it’s intermittent but becoming more frequent

[@Jmad64]

Is this also the same for TDIs? I got a 2014 Jetta TDI with the same issue.

[@taylor_81]

I meed to know too for the TDI. Having the same issue with my TDI

[@dickdangles3453]

@@taylor_81 it seems to be a TDI issue. I have a 13 and it randomly does the long crank and other times it fires right up. I was thinking is an oil pressure issue but I don’t know.

[@solsalinas2978]

I have the same problem in my 2015 , what I don't understand if this is such a common problem why vw mechanics make a big deal of not understanding a recurrent issue that is something they need to communicate with all the mechanics and dealers anyway thanks for the video hope they can fix my car soon

[@DrewGarage]

If you wait until the little orange steering wheel light turns on the dash before starting it likely wont long crank, but if your key battery is good and that light comes on (you can hear the steering wheel unlock when it does it), then you have another issue

[@DrewGarage]

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[@AlKaseltzer87]

I have a push button start, three times now since I got it, after pushing the button, I get one click from the starter before it turns over and starts right up. I can't find anything on it. It's weird.

[@FatherPixel]

Man iv been searching for this exact issue for ages with my Tiguan 2015 taken in multiple times... Time to change the battery will report back

[@nikelpk]

My passat tdi wouldnt start with key in my pocket when i start it after a week or more. Now when i use my key to slot in and start its working... thanks to you

[@DrewGarage]

Thanks for letting me know!!!! Please subscribe!!!

[@ashleyblk446]

I do have a question so this car is technically keyless entry because I just purchase the same car and my keyless entry does not work whatsoever

[@DrewGarage]

Did you try a battery?

[@eddyboh2723]

A quick question, does this car require a warm up under normal weather conditions?

[@DrewGarage]

Not sure what you mean

[@eddyboh2723]

@@DrewGarage Like do you warm up the engine before driving it?

[@DrewGarage]

@@eddyboh2723 I always let my vehicles warm up but this is an issue with starting, from cold, once it starts it runs fine

[@eddyboh2723]

@@DrewGarage But if you run your vehicle from cold, would it have any repercassions in the long run for this model?

[@DrewGarage]

@@eddyboh2723 no… modern vehicles don’t need to warm up like older vehicles. You should definitely let your car run for a couple minutes when it’s below freezing, but even if you don’t, as long as you don’t literally start it and then accelerate as fast as possible, it doesn’t make a difference. 50 years ago, when carburetors were standard, it was critical to warm up a car, but not as much anymore

[@olegstepcenko74]

I have problem with first star(Seat Alhambra,2016) no codes, no this valve on engine. I removed and checked Fuel injectors- ok, new rings, new sparks) but the same problem long first start at the morning. But I also have problem with turbo it’s screaming, and when I remove it between turbo collector and engine was black smoke footprint. When I fix turbo, first star was immediately, and this problem gone. EVERYBODY CHECK on AIR LEAK hot part turbo or around area!!!!!!!!!

[@DrewGarage]

Thanks!

[@ggerardlee]

I know it sounds crazy but my 2018 Tiguan has a starting issue. Depressing the brake and pressing the Start/Stop button results in a strained, slow, laborious cranking. It will eventually start but it is labored. I have found that releasing the brake pedal a moment after i push the Start/Stop button somehow allows the engine to crank with enough power to start the engine with no effort and power right up. I don't proclaim to understand this at all but it works for me. Any ideas what is going on? Anyone?

[@jeffgroves4533]

Battery

[@ggerardlee]

@@jeffgroves4533 Thanks Jeff but this is an issue after new battery installed. What are the odds of a new one being bad?

[@jeffgroves4533]

@@ggerardlee it is possible!!

[@jamesallanmillerii6439]

Did you ever get a fix for this? My AllTrack is having the same issue.

[@emiliopradillo]

My car does the same but I don’t use push start I put the key in to start it.

[@DrewGarage]

Not sure about the ones that need the key to start - wouldn’t hurt to change your key fob battery if it’s weak, and also, see if it still cranks long if you put the key in the “on” position for maybe 5 seconds before you actually start it. The direct injected Jettas need the low pressure fuel pump to prime the hi pressure pump - it’s with the proximity of the key fob on the push button models but not sure on the key ones

[@jeredmattson9]

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[@jeredmattson9]

i thibk this is my problem cuz i don’t use push button start either

[@DrewGarage]

@@jeredmattson9 try holding it to the spot on the steering column

[@jeredmattson9]

i don’t have push start tho