2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 (1K) — Repair Solution

2.0L BKD 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto · Intermittent Non Starting · Engine

Volkswagen Golf MK5 (1K) Intermittent Non Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK5 (1K)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.0L BKD 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Intermittent Non Starting

Customer Complaint

Hard starting when hot.

Problem Summary

Vehicle starts perfect when cold, when hot/at operating temp the vehicle takes a long time to start, between 5 to 20 seconds depending on temp, sometimes will almost not start at all.

Strong smell of diesel when running.

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK08111
Vehicle2008 Volkswagen Golf MK5 (1K)
Engine2.0L BKD 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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