Why does my VW Caddy van not start when cold?

Why does my VW Caddy van not start when cold?

VW Caddy van MKII SDI, will not start on the key when cold, initially sounds like will fire then turns over no life, push the vehicle down the road starts first time, every time, when warm starts no problem. I think it must be a relay not engaging properly when the key is in the starting position, what do you htink Submitted:9 years ago.

Why does my Caddy Mk3 SDI not start?

In a healthy vehicle (Caddy MK3 SDI) should the engine management light remain illuminated with ignition on only (i.e before it cranks) ??? The eml was not illuminated when the engine was running; was being the operative word. Im now thinking maybe its something as simple as a knackered battery !

Are there any recalls on the VW Caddy?

In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Caddy, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Caddy.

When does a Volkswagen Caddy SDI van start?

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Why does my Caddy not start on its own?

The second way that your Caddy won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own. When the engine isn’t turning over at all, that’s a bit easier to diagnose than when it is cranking but not firing.

Is the engine warning light on on a VW Caddy?

The prolonged cranking symptom was confirmed and easy to reproduce regardless of engine temperature. Once running, the performance of the vehicle was fine with no drivability issues. The engine warning light remained on but with reference only to EGR (which was removed by owner).