2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (T4) — Repair Solution

2.5L AET 5cyl 10v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Intermittent Non Starting · Engine

Volkswagen Caravelle (T4) Intermittent Non Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Caravelle (T4)
Year: 2001
Engine: 2.5L AET 5cyl 10v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 322,681
Area: Engine
Category: Intermittent Non Starting

Customer Complaint

The vehicle intermittently will not start, and was towed in after failing to start at all.

Problem Summary

The vehicle presented with an intermittent no start condition, arriving on a tow truck after refusing to start. When the fault was present there was no spark. The fault proved to be voltage sensitive, with the vehicle starting reliably on a fully charged battery but failing to fire after only a short period of accessory load.

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Quick Facts

CodeVWT401111
Vehicle2001 Volkswagen Caravelle (T4)
Engine2.5L AET 5cyl 10v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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