Hi All, I have a T5 that has a mystery problem that is currently costing me a fortune as its been through a few workshops to try and diagnose the problem so I'm hoping someone here will be able to help. The van will start fine whenever the engine is cold, but when the engine is warm it can't...

Hi, Cannot start my 2003 t4 2.5 tdi. Solenoid clicks so I guess it is not the ignition switch but still won't crank. I have read that you can put 12 volts direct to the starter to check that is ok using a jumper cable but need to know what to put the cable onto (obviously one end goes to the...

Can anyone help? The battery light came on driving down the M6. I managed to get to Twickenham, stopped the engine, and of course the battery was as flat as a pancake when I tried to restart. HELP 1. Does anyone recommend a garage or mechanic in the Twickenham area? 2. Does anyone have an idea...

Hi, after browsing through all the forums and seeing many starting problems resolved, I was wondering if anyone can help here: Situation: Mostly starting, sometimes not. When not starting, the glow light is one and there is a single click sound. I could easily clutch -start the engine. THEN...

Hi, I can't find the answer through searching - so hopefully a few helpful people here can steer me. Van tried to start; starter engaged a tiny bit but not enough to start engine before all quiet very quickly. Battery is fine. Turning key in ignition gets electrical-type clicking noises...

hey guys just got home from a long wait on the M25, i stalled my van in traffic to find it wouldn't start again then being stuck in the fast lane. The starter motor didn't even try and make a noise when trying to start so i first thought it was that. Any got soon bloke to give me a bump start...

Hello, It is so that we have a VW T4/Caravelle 2.5 5cyl -97. - petrol It has worked well in a number of years but the last time it has started messing with us ... It´s so that the starter motor keeps giving up, our car is eating them. The first time it broke, it was not so much to think about...

Hey Guys! So...Our generally good bus had a bit of trouble today, keeping us stranded for the evening with our two babies that were not happy. About 4 days ago I came out and turned the key and all there was was a *click*. And all things electric would not work, so I figured the battery was...

Starter Motor for a 1.9TD ABL :eek:

Hey folks, I've not been about here for ages as i've been enjoying the summer in my van T: However winter is one the way and I need to start thinking about a bit of TLC on 'Cinderz'. Since getting my van it's been having strange starting issues. It always starts eventually but never 100%...

Hello My battery is on the way out. Just wondering what starter battery I need for my 2.5TDI I have done a search, some say 017, others say 019 Just curious as to what I should get and do people have a brand preference Just done a quick search by vehicle on a site and got THIS thanks in...