Hello, i'm new to the forum.

 

Ive got a problem with my 2.0tdi 2008 vrs octy. I have an intermittent starting problem with the car, sometimes the car will just keep cranking over and not start, but if i leave it a few mins it will start but the car is running very lump and shaking, it does seem to start easier when the clutch is pressed. But not all the time.  Has anyone had this problem? (Also there is no fault codes coming up)

 

Also i'm having to top the water up every day, there is no visible leaks coming from anywhere, seems to lose the water whilst driving. 

 

Any help would be appreciated. 

 

Starts fine when cold but does this when hot yes?

 

Then depress the clutch & it starts yes?

 

Its the stupid software that wont let the engine start when hot unless it reaches a minimum cranking speed.

 

Whilst your battery is probably good for many more years as witnessed by the cold starts, replacing it will probably resolve the problem, before that I would clean all the battery, starter & engine earth connections.

 

No fault codes coming up on a generic OBDII reader yes? - Get VCDS!

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You best find where the coolant leak is soon and not keep topping up with coolant and losing it.  So Antifreeze / Summer Coolant /Rust Inhibitor.

Is it leaks from pipes / hoses, radiator, water pump or the reservoir / coolant bottle. 

 

If you are using water and the real cold weather at and below freezing comes you might have real troubles.

I cant find any leaks anywhere at all, its losing water whilst driving. I had the 3 pipes changed going to heater matrix few weeks ago as 1 had split in amd other 2 looked very worn with age so got all 3 done. Camt find any leaks at all anywhere. I have a new coolant bottle to fit just to eliminate that, and ive had it on a snap on computer and nothing is coming up. There is no sign of and white gunk in om the filler cap, is there any other way i can diagnose it being head gasket? 

 

The starting problem happens when cold and hot....

Found the leak. The bottom arrow is the water hose, and the top arrow is the solid water pipe that the rubber hose connects to.

The solid water pipe is what has the leak. Has anyone had this problem before and know what they like to replace.