Hi Guys,

 

Wasnt sure to post this in the Rapid section or here, but here's the issue.

 

Just serviced my Rapid (1.6 TDI) - been servicing my cars for years with no issues - but following this, it will not start. It did start once the service was done, but then died which is making me think it is linked to fuel/air...

 

I changed Oil, Air and Fuel and put about half a cup of fuel in the filter before putting back in. I've tried all the usual - turning ingnition on and off to try prime, but nothing even after a good few cranks.

After a while while turning over, the Oil light does flash red and the glow lamps flash, but this could be more of a red herring. There is plently oil in there and pressure is good - no leaking oil from the sump nut and dipsitck shows fine.

 

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited 4 January, 201511 yr by rapidowner1

Sounds like a big air lock in the fuel lines after the filter change.

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Cheers,

Got recovery coming out to have a peek!

Oh **** ! You needed to prime the pump using vagcom, or brimming the fuel filter to the max then turning it over , you may ave a very expensive fix coming up

All started in less than 5 mins.

Few sprays of easy start in the air intake and she came back to life!!

Self servicing will void your warranty

Self servicing will void your warranty

Correct - doesn't have to be a main dealer doing the work, but does need to be a VAT registered and qualified garage/mechanic using OE-quality parts as per the EU Block Exemption Regulation.