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This is what proper diagnostic work looks like. Not just reading fault codes and chucking parts at it! Good job well done 😎

Excellent diagnosis and repair, love seeing a proper mechanic work through a problem and not just fire parts at it! You’ve got a new subscriber!

You and South Main Auto are the most informative channels out there Dave

Excellent fault finding from one who knows his job men like you are hard to find now keep up the good work , The P D engine was one of the best V W produced in a long time , Notice how fragile those wires are best used in a pocked radio not in an engine with all the heat and vibration , Good quality wire cost money & V W wont spend , V W & Audi owner been Lucky so far .

This was top notch. I had no idea that those tools even existed. Great diagnosis and repair, always learning.

Great video Dave. I’ve been dealing with this very same issue. Will have to dive into my VCDS and see what I can find for faults. And get me a Power Probe……been putting off purchasing one far too long. And nice to see you didn’t cut the video at the wiring repair……you actually showed how the TDI should start at cold temperature.

Very informative Dave - would never suspect a break in that part of the loom without your explanation 👍🏻

Excellent diagnosis and repair Dave nice to see the job done correctly you’re a credit to the motor trade.

Great to see a true professional at work. I would never have found that wire break. Definitely going to buy that wire tracker device.Keep your videos coming, always look forward to them!

good fault find and fix dave . having worked on mostly farmers jeeps n machinery down south here for some reason any thing that was hard to start first thing they do before changing filter or cleaning in tank screen was fit non return valve 😆

Nice Job Dave , straight forward no nonsense methodical diagnosis well executed .

Good diagnosis. Thanks for taking the time to video it 👍

Dave your Diagnostics there were brilliant .... I was thinking he usual suspects , injectors / glow plugs , .... good job the punter didn’t let the last garage put a match to the parts cannon fuse lol , ..... as usual Dave , informative, and impressive 👍

Quality diagnostic approach. No faults they said... laughing when you fired up VCDS and they were spewing out like the teleprinter on Grandstand!

Proper job well done! Good to see it from the fault at start all way through and finish with a good repair job!

Bloody hell Dave that was impressive, he took it to the right garage in the end.

Nice Diagnosis Dave ...the wire tracer is a very handy tool.👍As we can see it is not only can network wiring that are a twisted pair ...Enjoyed the Video ....😁

Perfect watch for a Bank holiday evening . Top work Dave

your a star diagnostics skills are first class to many engineers dive in

Thanks Dave; very helpful and informative video.

Well done !! Clever tinker 🍺

Nice find, no wasted parts👍

I used the induction heater at my local mot station the other day , removed 7 siezed manifold studs from a vw crafter , they were doing a turbo on it , all studs very thin looked like ready to snap, also removed the sensor from the exhaust manifold , few quid made for my efforts 👍👍

Good video Dave! Proper diagnosis finding the real culprit 👍

I think weve all made our wiring support clips from Sandy's favourite shop Dave, I made about 20 for the guys in the units near me, great in depth video , so common, crap looms , tight bends , you've got another customer there Dave, well done 👍👍😉

Another great video Dave loving your work

Broken wires on your oil level sensor will cause a short in wet conditions and cause limp mode followed by your vehicle dying and you getting stranded near a major airport in an industrial area with no Volkswagen dealers close by, and no 'pick n pay' wreckers anymore. To get home without having to spend two days in an industrial area watching cement workers come and go for their shifts. I cut the wires so no wires were exposed. Covered it in tape. Read the forums until I worked it out. My car needed resetting after the short. I reset it by disconnecting the power wire off the battery, touched and held it to ground by placing an item of clothing on it to weigh it down so I could hold the horn for 10 seconds to drain all power from the ECU. Once this was done I attempted to start and it sounded promising. Two more attempts and it started. Spluttered, but started. Drove 50kms home still in limp and hardly used the turbo. Got a scan tool. Reset it with that and it's been fine since. Why haven't I replaced the sensor, plug, and wiring. The sensor is close to $300AUD. The D plug and wires are app. $100. You can rewire without the plug but who want to pay 300 bucks for a sensor that is essentially an electronic dipstick. One last thing. I had to turn my EGR off. That was causing issues, too. Get a catch can, too. I haven't bothered putting a new sensor, plug and wires in. (all separate items)

Thanks for sharing Dave.Hope you well mate

Good video and well diagnosed no lottery were some mechanics keep throwing parts and still don’t get it fixed

As always very thorough diag and repair cheers Dave 👍... I’ve Worked on one of those BLS engine this week 2008 Audi A3 cutting out .

Nice job Dave, had a break almost exactly same place on a BXE Octavia a couple of weeks ago! For the other temp sensor.

Very skilled and very nice diag.!

Nice fix, Dave! 👌🏻

Very informative video Dave & nicely explained. Well done 👏 👏

Brill stuff Dave thank you 🙏

Top job as we’ve come to expect Dave. Do love a Caddy van; had five of them so far. Wife still runs one as her ‘dog van’. That dip in front of the gearbox is definitely a problem area. I’ve seen Caddy’s where the ribs of the conduit rub through every 6 or 7mm along several wires. Worse on the SDi model for some reason. Made me a buck or two before now 😉

Nice 1 Dave. I'm surprised you didn't find the parts cannon had already been fired at it and it had new glow plugs fitted before being delivered to you.

Great video thanks Dave.

Methodical & thorough. 👍 Odd default value ? Nicely done Dave

Oh I like that detector tool

Good diagnostic and fix, cheers

that non return valve on the fuel line is good. it prevents air from entering the fuel system

Another great video!

Very very good vid. Thanks!!!!!!!

Looks like this is almost the exact same problem I have except it's on the fuel temperature sensor ground wire.

Another great video

Just subscribed to your channel.keep it up.

Great instruction

Fair play to you that is some skill!

Good one Dave cheers sandy

Davy great one 👍

Good job. Could tell me where can I buy this tools diagnostic wires it was great

VERY VERY Helpful video Dave, is that the temp sensor that turns the cooling fans on 👍

I am chasing down an issue with my golf mk5. Great video. Can you tell me where you get the wiring schematics from, cant find anything. Cheers.

Great video mate....whats that tool called that bleeps where your chasing the broken wire...looked on you're amazon site and couldn't see it...have subbed by the way👍

Outstanding. Cheap VW buggers use crappy looms!!!

Can you use this program on a tablet or a phone?

Loving your work ! Can you shine any light on this issue? I have a 2006 Golf 2.0 TDI (170bhp) BMN engine code. If car is left for a day or 2 in garage, It takes 2-4 short cranks to start,on each attempt engine fires and tries to start but doesnt catch.Once car has been started it start on the button everytime.Im convinced this problem is due to air getting in fuel lines or relating to fuel.I can hear the main tank pump operate when i turn ignition on,And Sometimes if i turn ignition on and off 3-4 times the car will start straight away..2 areas iconsidering to look are Tandem pump and fuel tank pump..Although i have read that worn injector o-ring seals could cause Bleed off.Would you happen to know if the fuel tank pump has a non return valve mechanism fitted inside of ithe pump either to the supply or return.Or do you think im barking up the wrong tree Many Thanks Dave

Thanks

Oh god I sooo hope this works as I really am at the end of my tether with my van🤞

big work

Can you show me how to setup etc 2000? Thanks

Many thanks , appreciated your diagnose methode!!!, could you give an site from I could buy a device for detect interupted wires!?

I'm in limp mode right now. Ripped the wire straight of the OLS. Don't know why they use it as I have a dipstick. Anyways, gonna fix it, clear the codes and keep on driving

“Seek and ye shall find “ more biblical content please Dave!👍

Great stuff Dave, so glad I found this. I have a Caddy SDI (09) for 6 years and to this day it has cold starting issues. A few years back I took it to VAGS garage and they replaced the fuel pump in the tank but has not solved the issue. Anyway my solution to get the van started every morning is to turn ignition about 10 times and then crank, this allows it to (sometimes reluctantly) start. I always thought it was a fuelling issue, but im gonna test that sensor and the wiring to see if theres a break. Thing is thou, by turning ignition 10 times it does seem to get it started ! Any reasoning why this may be Dave ?? Thanks

That's a non-return valve.. Seen it on other diesels Boy is that engine oxidised.. Must live, near the sea 🌊 I was just thinking 🤔 oxidised...mmm wiring oxidised too..then you found it.. Good video 👍 Simon a brit 🇬🇧 in Spain 🇪🇦 I have quick question.. I too have a caddy...Well a seat inca 1997 1.9 sdi But cannot find or locate the tachometer pick up point some say, alternator others speedo sensors on gearbox. Any ideas 💡 🤔

Olá boa noite. Excelente serviço, parabéns. Sou eletricista automotivo também.gosei muito desta ferramenta aonde compro aqui no Brasil ? Qual o nome ? Obrigado pela atenção.

how may miss the basics . i bet it had a new set of glow plugs fitted first

Great diagnostics Dave, no parts bin required 😂

I'm 100kms from home and my Caddy won't start. FML

Non return valve 🤔🥴 dodgy thing there