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- Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:27 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Fuel rail pressure low
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3585
Re: Fuel rail pressure low
You can hardly blame the car for the situation that petrol was put into a diesel engine. Any modern diesel engine would have died I don’t blame the car, it was me who made the mistake. I blame myself for buying a diesel car, I have always had petrol cars previously, I think you should stick with on...
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 2:25 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Fuel rail pressure low
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3585
Re: Fuel rail pressure low
Today I drove the car a few miles, the glow plug light started flashing and then the engine warning light came on. Ok, I got to the point of no return. On Monday I will go buy another car and ask the garage how best to dispose of this one. I paid £4500 for the car back in March this year, it has had...
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:35 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Fuel rail pressure low
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3585
Re: Fuel rail pressure low
When I put petrol in, I topped up the tank, I put in £20. I would have thought wouldn’t be as bad as neat petrol. So, worst case scenario is a new fuel pump ?
Thanks for the responses !!!
Thanks for the responses !!!
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 4:18 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Fuel rail pressure low
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3585
Re: Fuel rail pressure low
The car has had a new fuel filter, new injector. What else could need changing. It is running ok at the moment, just worried it will happen again.
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Fuel rail pressure low
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3585
Fuel rail pressure low
This morning I was driving my polo 1.2d 2011 when I found I was stuck behind a slow moving tractor. At the first safe opportunity I overtook the tractor, during this manoeuvre the glow plug light started flashing on the dashboard. It continued to flash and the engine seemed sluggish, I pulled over a...
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:01 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
It had to have 1 injector and fuel pump filter.
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:48 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
Well, the garage finally got to the bottom of my poor starting problem. Some idiot filled it up with petrol instead of diesel, I won’t be doing that again anytime soon. Thanks for your efforts, much appreciated.
- Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:26 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
It certainly seems like there is no diesel, the engine turns for ages and then it’s like flicking on a switch it bursts into life. Also, when the car is stationary with the engine running, there is a build up of exhaust fumes inside the car.
- Tue Sep 28, 2021 5:55 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
The injector seals have been replaced but it didn’t solve the problem. The garage don’t seem to have a clue, they have had the car since Friday, I rang today and they have sent for an auto electrician. I can’t believe it, I think I will get it back home and have a go myself.
- Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:58 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
The garage rang to say, the only issue they can find is a leaking injector seal. They are going to change them and see how it goes. I did notice a slight diesel smell in the car recently.
I will keep you updated.
I will keep you updated.
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
I have taken the car into the garage for repair.
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:37 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
Someone has suggested it could be the ECU relay. Does this sound logical ?
I do appreciate your assistance. Thanks.
I do appreciate your assistance. Thanks.
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Re: Starting problems
The battery seems fine, the engine flies over. There are no warning lights etc. I just went to it, it turned over for about 15 seconds without starting, I tried again and it started instantly. Runs lovely once it’s started.
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:48 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3865
Starting problems
This morning I went to start my car (2011 Polo 1.2Diesel) and it just kept turning over but took a while to start. Every time since, it’s exactly the same. Takes a good 20 seconds before starting. Yesterday it was fine ? Any ideas ???
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Bulb warning light but no bulbs are out?! HELP!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4123
Re: Bulb warning light but no bulbs are out?! HELP!!!
When I bought my polo the warning light was on suggesting a bulb had blown. On the drivers side rear cluster a tiny bulb had blown, nobody could see what it was supposed to illuminate. It was a tiny thing. I intend to take out each bulb in turn and rub a little Vaseline on the terminals just to make...