VW Caddy/ Golf Mk5 1.9TDI PD, Hard to Start. Locating Broken Wire with PowerProbe ECT2000

[@davesterl]

Find the items that are used on the Dave Sterl channel in the Amazon shop. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/davesterl

[@joshmerrick4716]

This is what proper diagnostic work looks like. Not just reading fault codes and chucking parts at it! Good job well done 😎

[@RobertE92]

Excellent diagnosis and repair, love seeing a proper mechanic work through a problem and not just fire parts at it! You’ve got a new subscriber!

[@martinjones849]

You and South Main Auto are the most informative channels out there Dave

[@evansmarts775]

Dave is above and beyond 🤣 mostly American techs work on petrol cars where us in UK get desiel and petrol but more on desiel.

[@insideridin1376]

Checkout CoolAirVW as well. His vids has helped me alot. No advertising, just recommending..

[@johnburns6422]

Excellent fault finding from one who knows his job men like you are hard to find now keep up the good work , The P D engine was one of the best V W produced in a long time , Notice how fragile those wires are best used in a pocked radio not in an engine with all the heat and vibration , Good quality wire cost money & V W wont spend , V W & Audi owner been Lucky so far .

[@samuesoeilyoriy6581]

good fault find and fix dave . having worked on mostly farmers jeeps n machinery down south here for some reason any thing that was hard to start first thing they do before changing filter or cleaning in tank screen was fit non return valve 😆

[@johnfittis5764]

Yeah that's what I thought, non-return valve👍

[@primodeelux]

Great video Dave. I’ve been dealing with this very same issue. Will have to dive into my VCDS and see what I can find for faults. And get me a Power Probe……been putting off purchasing one far too long. And nice to see you didn’t cut the video at the wiring repair……you actually showed how the TDI should start at cold temperature.

[@colinboyd4371]

Bloody hell Dave that was impressive, he took it to the right garage in the end.

[@davesterl]

Cheers Colin

[@dangerranger-in3kl]

Dave your Diagnostics there were brilliant .... I was thinking he usual suspects , injectors / glow plugs , .... good job the punter didn’t let the last garage put a match to the parts cannon fuse lol , ..... as usual Dave , informative, and impressive 👍

[@mobilrz]

Quality diagnostic approach. No faults they said... laughing when you fired up VCDS and they were spewing out like the teleprinter on Grandstand!

[@davesterl]

Teleprinter on Grandstand, lol

[@markholian3506]

Very informative Dave - would never suspect a break in that part of the loom without your explanation 👍🏻

[@kevinpalmer7452]

Excellent diagnosis and repair Dave nice to see the job done correctly you’re a credit to the motor trade.

[@danyo1972]

This was top notch. I had no idea that those tools even existed. Great diagnosis and repair, always learning.

[@kevinparker5363]

Well done !! Clever tinker 🍺

[@thatfortnitedad8612]

Proper job well done! Good to see it from the fault at start all way through and finish with a good repair job!

[@mikeberry304]

I used the induction heater at my local mot station the other day , removed 7 siezed manifold studs from a vw crafter , they were doing a turbo on it , all studs very thin looked like ready to snap, also removed the sensor from the exhaust manifold , few quid made for my efforts 👍👍

[@davesterl]

i couldn't be without mine, mike

[@mikeberry304]

I think weve all made our wiring support clips from Sandy's favourite shop Dave, I made about 20 for the guys in the units near me, great in depth video , so common, crap looms , tight bends , you've got another customer there Dave, well done 👍👍😉

[@davesterl]

oh, what clips are those mike?

[@mikeberry304]

@@davesterl , Lidl have them in every so often , a box of about 50 small crocodile clips , really great value for money, Sandy wont waste money , he needs to buy more Iron bru 🤣🤣👍👍

[@davesterl]

@@mikeberry304 oh the wee U bend on the mini crocs. These crocs are from connect consumables. I must put a bit of tape or shrink around the teeth. Cheers mike

[@ianhenderson4441]

Nice Diagnosis Dave ...the wire tracer is a very handy tool.👍As we can see it is not only can network wiring that are a twisted pair ...Enjoyed the Video ....😁

[@knolez1546]

I'm in limp mode right now. Ripped the wire straight of the OLS. Don't know why they use it as I have a dipstick. Anyways, gonna fix it, clear the codes and keep on driving

[@JC-zi8qc]

Great to see a true professional at work. I would never have found that wire break. Definitely going to buy that wire tracker device.Keep your videos coming, always look forward to them!

[@scotspie501douglas7]

your a star diagnostics skills are first class to many engineers dive in

[@SMAutomotive]

Nice job Dave, had a break almost exactly same place on a BXE Octavia a couple of weeks ago! For the other temp sensor.

[@davesterl]

Aye Simon, seems common

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Broken wires on your oil level sensor will cause a short in wet conditions and cause limp mode followed by your vehicle dying and you getting stranded near a major airport in an industrial area with no Volkswagen dealers close by, and no 'pick n pay' wreckers anymore. To get home without having to spend two days in an industrial area watching cement workers come and go for their shifts. I cut the wires so no wires were exposed. Covered it in tape. Read the forums until I worked it out. My car needed resetting after the short. I reset it by disconnecting the power wire off the battery, touched and held it to ground by placing an item of clothing on it to weigh it down so I could hold the horn for 10 seconds to drain all power from the ECU. Once this was done I attempted to start and it sounded promising. Two more attempts and it started. Spluttered, but started. Drove 50kms home still in limp and hardly used the turbo. Got a scan tool. Reset it with that and it's been fine since. Why haven't I replaced the sensor, plug, and wiring. The sensor is close to $300AUD. The D plug and wires are app. $100. You can rewire without the plug but who want to pay 300 bucks for a sensor that is essentially an electronic dipstick. One last thing. I had to turn my EGR off. That was causing issues, too. Get a catch can, too. I haven't bothered putting a new sensor, plug and wires in. (all separate items)

[@trevormansfield6740]

Good diagnosis. Thanks for taking the time to video it 👍

[@MrCountryhead]

Good video and well diagnosed no lottery were some mechanics keep throwing parts and still don’t get it fixed

[@Russell_Duncan]

Top job as we’ve come to expect Dave. Do love a Caddy van; had five of them so far. Wife still runs one as her ‘dog van’. That dip in front of the gearbox is definitely a problem area. I’ve seen Caddy’s where the ribs of the conduit rub through every 6 or 7mm along several wires. Worse on the SDi model for some reason. Made me a buck or two before now 😉

[@davesterl]

Yeah Russell seems common enough problem area, also under battery tray I've seen

[@maxthecaddy8451]

Hi mate, that sensor dave is showing us is that the temp sensor that turns the cooling fans on ?

[@Russell_Duncan]

@@maxthecaddy8451 What’s the issue with your van? Are your fans running continuously?

[@domenicnicosia7457]

Nice Job Dave , straight forward no nonsense methodical diagnosis well executed .

[@mahirzuko]

that non return valve on the fuel line is good. it prevents air from entering the fuel system

[@martinturner8546]

Thanks Dave; very helpful and informative video.

[@jcon416]

Perfect watch for a Bank holiday evening . Top work Dave

[@davesterl]

Cheers Jack

[@mwdi]

Very skilled and very nice diag.!

[@rmautodiag]

Nice find, no wasted parts👍

[@paulandrews1548]

“Seek and ye shall find “ more biblical content please Dave!👍

[@davesterl]

You love it Paul

[@AirBiscuit]

Looks like this is almost the exact same problem I have except it's on the fuel temperature sensor ground wire.

[@jamesburns5803]

Good video Dave! Proper diagnosis finding the real culprit 👍

[@davesterl]

You know it, Jums!

[@gusmacdonald5370]

Thanks for sharing Dave.Hope you well mate

[@davesterl]

Hey Gus! Yeah all good. Any sign of retirement or do you love the cars too much, lol. Good to hear from you

[@peterofford7287]

Extremely helpful video , I had the same fault, thanks!🍻

[@TheGibby3340]

Methodical & thorough. 👍 Odd default value ? Nicely done Dave

[@davesterl]

Yeah ian, not the - 40 Celsius

[@the_retired_mechanic]

Nice 1 Dave. I'm surprised you didn't find the parts cannon had already been fired at it and it had new glow plugs fitted before being delivered to you.

[@CarsExposed]

As always very thorough diag and repair cheers Dave 👍... I’ve Worked on one of those BLS engine this week 2008 Audi A3 cutting out .

[@davesterl]

Cheers igor

[@JamesJames-um5xq]

Great stuff Dave, so glad I found this. I have a Caddy SDI (09) for 6 years and to this day it has cold starting issues. A few years back I took it to VAGS garage and they replaced the fuel pump in the tank but has not solved the issue. Anyway my solution to get the van started every morning is to turn ignition about 10 times and then crank, this allows it to (sometimes reluctantly) start. I always thought it was a fuelling issue, but im gonna test that sensor and the wiring to see if theres a break. Thing is thou, by turning ignition 10 times it does seem to get it started ! Any reasoning why this may be Dave ?? Thanks

[@hbr6545]

Hey James did you manage to solve your problem? I've having similar issues with my Seat Leon 1.9TDI 105hp. I have replaced relays, did full maintenence and the problem remains. Now i'm considering the fuel pump as I have been told these cars sometimes have fuel pump issues. What have you done?

[@JamesJames-um5xq]

No I didnt get it sorted, scrapped the vehicle now as it was a pita@@hbr6545

[@JamesJames-um5xq]

I wouldnt like to suggest what it is tbh could be anything; pin hole in the fuel pipes sometimes lets the fuel back to the tank when left overnight, problems with the fuel injectors perhaps !, glow plugs not heating the fuel when starting maybe.

[@hbr6545]

@@JamesJames-um5xq it happens randomly.. could happen first thing in the morning but it could also happen when driving ... in fact it happen to me twice the car shutdown while driving and then struggle to start the engine. Had to crank for long time so I could manage to get the car start back up again ..

[@JamesJames-um5xq]

Really not sure pal, could be anything. Have you had a diagnostic at a VAGS garage ? That is they plug it in to a computer and apparently shows what's not right about it !

[@paulbolton8511]

Another great video Dave loving your work

[@davesterl]

Thanks 👍

[@tat2dave69]

Oh god I sooo hope this works as I really am at the end of my tether with my van🤞

[@allexowen3854]

Have to ask. Did it work having the same issue with a pd130 asz and ready to scrap it 🤦‍♂️

[@tat2dave69]

@@allexowen3854 it's going in for full diagnosis today then maybe scrapyard tomorrow as I really don't know where else to turn 🤔

[@allexowen3854]

I'm with you on that, all that's left is these sensors or possibly minor headlift or crack in the head 🤦‍♂️ everything else has been replaced 🤷‍♂️

[@allexowen3854]

@@tat2dave69 fix it!!!!! Turns out to be the fuel temp sensor was intermittent but not enough to throw a code up but swapped it out and fires straight up 🤟

[@tat2dave69]

@@allexowen3854 fantastic where is it located? And I've messed again and now it won't start...I was trying to do the lash on the Injectors

[@maxthecaddy8451]

VERY VERY Helpful video Dave, is that the temp sensor that turns the cooling fans on 👍

[@darrenturner9406]

Loving your work ! Can you shine any light on this issue? I have a 2006 Golf 2.0 TDI (170bhp) BMN engine code. If car is left for a day or 2 in garage, It takes 2-4 short cranks to start,on each attempt engine fires and tries to start but doesnt catch.Once car has been started it start on the button everytime.Im convinced this problem is due to air getting in fuel lines or relating to fuel.I can hear the main tank pump operate when i turn ignition on,And Sometimes if i turn ignition on and off 3-4 times the car will start straight away..2 areas iconsidering to look are Tandem pump and fuel tank pump..Although i have read that worn injector o-ring seals could cause Bleed off.Would you happen to know if the fuel tank pump has a non return valve mechanism fitted inside of ithe pump either to the supply or return.Or do you think im barking up the wrong tree Many Thanks Dave

[@davesterl]

Check if your tandem pump is pulling fuel. Worth cleaning filter sock in lift pump

[@darrenturner9406]

@@davesterl Thanks dave.I have a gasket & seal kit for tandem pump.will check condition of fuel filter first.Bit reluctant to rip apart TP at the moment.Would you know if tandem pump has one way valve in it?Will check filter sock. limited test equipment. How would you check if Tandum pump is pulling Fuel?

[@davesterl]

@@darrenturner9406 no one way valves i know of. Tp check, put pipes in fuel can. Loop pipes at filter

[@darrenturner9406]

@@davesterl Many thanks

[@darrenturner9406]

Just a follow up...Took fuel tank pump out weekend. And although filter sock was not what I'd call heavily conjested with deposits.It must of been enough to restrict the flow when pump runs that few seconds when ignition is turned on.As it now starts first time.Thanks again 👍

[@waynemiller4602]

Great video mate....whats that tool called that bleeps where your chasing the broken wire...looked on you're amazon site and couldn't see it...have subbed by the way👍

[@petecurran3995]

Nice fix, Dave! 👌🏻

[@chrise202]

Outstanding. Cheap VW buggers use crappy looms!!!

[@125sm3]

Great diagnostics Dave, no parts bin required 😂

[@davesterl]

Absolutely

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Very informative video Dave & nicely explained. Well done 👏 👏

[@davesterl]

Cheers mate!

[@b4tm4nrubin33]

Oh I like that detector tool

[@mechanicmatt871]

Good diagnostic and fix, cheers

[@davesterl]

Thanks Matt👍

[@nathanjamesprouse2769]

Brill stuff Dave thank you 🙏

[@JasonKennedy-qo2nu]

Have one there the same engine bls but hard starting when warm after u drive it will fire straight up cold soon as it warm turns over for ages befor stating

[@woodyscst]

Fair play to you that is some skill!

[@sandyande]

Good one Dave cheers sandy

[@Stephen-nz8io]

Great video thanks Dave.

[@technocris1]

Many thanks , appreciated your diagnose methode!!!, could you give an site from I could buy a device for detect interupted wires!?

[@bobirving6052]

The link is up top.

[@benjaminlevi7792]

Good job. Could tell me where can I buy this tools diagnostic wires it was great

[@simonbertioli4696]

That's a non-return valve.. Seen it on other diesels Boy is that engine oxidised.. Must live, near the sea 🌊 I was just thinking 🤔 oxidised...mmm wiring oxidised too..then you found it.. Good video 👍 Simon a brit 🇬🇧 in Spain 🇪🇦 I have quick question.. I too have a caddy...Well a seat inca 1997 1.9 sdi But cannot find or locate the tachometer pick up point some say, alternator others speedo sensors on gearbox. Any ideas 💡 🤔

[@davesterl]

non-return valve?

[@vsheavy2792]

Just subscribed to your channel.keep it up.

[@christophernewnham5757]

Very very good vid. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@leonardtaggart]

Davy great one 👍

[@bobirving6052]

Great instruction

[@jackc7084]

Another great video!

[@simonsherwood7169]

Another great video

[@bergzmtb391]

I am chasing down an issue with my golf mk5. Great video. Can you tell me where you get the wiring schematics from, cant find anything. Cheers.

[@McferranGlenn]

big work

[@knolez1546]

Can you use this program on a tablet or a phone?

[@bintran5173]

Can you show me how to setup etc 2000? Thanks

[@OsmanGaziPasha]

Thanks

[@cleverbenevides6444]

Olá boa noite. Excelente serviço, parabéns. Sou eletricista automotivo também.gosei muito desta ferramenta aonde compro aqui no Brasil ? Qual o nome ? Obrigado pela atenção.

[@davesterl]

in my amazon store

[@simonrawle7885]

how may miss the basics . i bet it had a new set of glow plugs fitted first

[@knolez1546]

I'm 100kms from home and my Caddy won't start. FML

[@thehouseholder5468]

Non return valve 🤔🥴 dodgy thing there