Hi,

I have a 2014 2.0 diesel Automatic Octavia. I was driving in traffic yesterday and the stop/start system cut in as it should. When I took my foot off the brake, the car tried to start, but cut out again almost immediately. About a second later, it started normally.

 

About a mile later, I again stopped in traffic and the stop/start system cut in again. However when I took my foot off the brake the car wouldn't start and the car said to start the car manually. When I tried to start the car manually, the electrics died and nothing happened.

 

I called the RAC, they changed the battery and starter motor, but the engine still wouldn't turn over. There were no strange noises, it just wouldn't turn over. The RAC guy did said something about the dual mass flywheel could have broken???

 

I was recovered home and my local garage have tried turning the engine by hand, but it is locked solid.

 

Anyone have any idea what's gone wrong?

 

Thanks

Sorry no idea. 

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Have you paid for a new battery and starter? 

No, the RAC guy took them off again.

I'm wondering if the engine has become hydro-locked (cylinder/s filled with fuel or coolant) - I guess the techs will soon find out when they pull the injectors. 

Edited 19 June, 20241 yr by Warrior193