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2003 galaxy tdi auto cutting out then not restarting

Started by bundy777, November 25, 2013, 08:47:41 PM

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November 25, 2013, 08:47:41 PM
Hi i have a 2003 galaxy tdi automatic that is playing up a bit ,it starts first turn of the key hot or cold but some mornings it is cutting out about 5 minutes after starting( sometimes i pick a friend up for work who live less than a minute from me and have noticed  it happens more often if i sit with the car ticking over waiting for him to come out in the morning)   , it then nearly flattens the battery restarting it again (turning it over for 30 or so seconds) once it is restarted you can switch it off and it will restart instantly , also it is going into a limp mode occasionally when cold although no lights are coming on , if i pull over and restart it you then have full power it very rarely does this when up to running temperature,i have replaced the air mass sensor which made a huge difference as before it was going into limp mode all the time hot or cold i have also taken the egr off and cleaned it with brake cleaner . any suggestions would be much appreciated
November 25, 2013, 09:02:05 PM #1
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Bundy777

Similar fault to tinman (see his post)
Does this cutting out only happen when picking up your friend? are you facing downhill and low on diesel by any chance?
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November 25, 2013, 09:08:21 PM #2
hi it doesnt cut out every morning but seems to always do it if i leave it ticking over soon after starting , i always have at least quarter of a tank and we both live on the flat , i switched it off while waiting for him this morning and no problems with limp mode or cutting out on our 5 mile journey today , when leaving work this evening though it went into limp mode when i went up a small hill less than half a mile from work, i restarted and no problems rest of the way home
November 25, 2013, 09:31:59 PM #3
2016 Vauxhall Insignia Elite Nav in White 2.0CDTI Manual.
2023 VW Transporter T6.1 SE In Silver 2.9TDI 150PS. 7 Speed DSG Wheelchair accessible day vehicle.


With VCDS lite (full version) need a code clearing or want to scan for faults in the north kent area, PM me. All for a pint of Strongbow.
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