HI I HAVE A SKODA OCTAVIA 1.9TDI THAT WILL NOT START AFTER I PARKED IT AND WENT BACK TO IT.I HAVE CHECKED THE TIMING IT IS SPOT ON CHECKED FOR FUEL AT THE INJECTORS AND FUEL IS COMING UP DURING CRANK.IT DOES TRY TO START ON 1ST TURN OF KEY BUT WILL NOT.I HAVE CHECKED EVERYTHING I CAN BUT I AM NOW LOST AS TO WHAT TO TRY.CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT PLEASE?

No need to shout! Welcome to Briskoda though.

How did you check the timing, as I would assumed that would require the engine to be running? Have you scanned the car for fault codes? Any lights flashing on the dash?

My first thought would be an immobilizer fault, or maybe a semi-flat battery which is causing the starter motor not to spin fast enough. Therefore try with a different key, and/or with jump leads from another car.

Also worth checking that the anti-shudder valve in the EGR assembly isn't in the closed position as that will stop air getting in.

No need to shout! Welcome to Briskoda though.

How did you check the timing, as I would assumed that would require the engine to be running? Have you scanned the car for fault codes? Any lights flashing on the dash?

My first thought would be an immobilizer fault, or maybe a semi-flat battery which is causing the starter motor not to spin fast enough. Therefore try with a different key, and/or with jump leads from another car.

Also worth checking that the anti-shudder valve in the EGR assembly isn't in the closed position as that will stop air getting in.

No need to shout! Welcome to Briskoda though.

How did you check the timing, as I would assumed that would require the engine to be running? Have you scanned the car for fault codes? Any lights flashing on the dash?

My first thought would be an immobilizer fault, or maybe a semi-flat battery which is causing the starter motor not to spin fast enough. Therefore try with a different key, and/or with jump leads from another car.

Also worth checking that the anti-shudder valve in the EGR assembly isn't in the closed position as that will stop air getting in.

Hi there i used a timing kit and locked the cam injection pump and alligned the mark on the flywheel.I will check the egr valve.No there is no lights flashing on the dash at present and no fault codes as i have checked this via my Launch diagnostic equipment.Sorry if i was shouting never realised that ma caps lock was on till i posted the help message.

Hi there i used a timing kit and locked the cam injection pump and alligned the mark on the flywheel.I will check the egr valve.No there is no lights flashing on the dash at present and no fault codes as i have checked this via my Launch diagnostic equipment.Sorry if i was shouting never realised that ma caps lock was on till i posted the help message.

No worries (re: shouting).

If you have a timing kit, then I am assuming you are reasonably handy. When was the last time any work was done on the car? Was it running well last time it worked?

I would try a jump start and/or different key.

No worries (re: shouting).

If you have a timing kit, then I am assuming you are reasonably handy. When was the last time any work was done on the car? Was it running well last time it worked?

I would try a jump start and/or different key.

Hi there mate got it going the advice you gave me regarding the sticky valve cured the problem.Once again i appreciate you info as it got me outta a headbustin scenario lol.