My V reg Polo Classic 1.9 TDI keeps cutting out

thesinger · Post by **thesinger** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:56 pm

Hi All,

I am new here and I'm not sure whether my V reg Polo is a MKV or MKVI. I have been posting this all over this site - sorry to the regulars!

My Polo Classic 1.9 TDI keeps cutting out. It can happen without warning and whether or not the engine is warm or cold. When I attempt to restart I don't get a heater light on the dash. To restart I have to take the key out of the ignition and wait for about 15 minutes. I usually then get the heater light and the car will start. Not very reliable though and can cut out at any time afterwards. I have noticed that when I take out the key from the ignition that if I hear a "click" the car has a better chance of restarting. No click and she won't restart. It has been suggested to me that it could be a security fault i.e. key recognition? Please help.

Cheers

Gary

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:38 pm

It's a mk5

Have you checked the battery terminal? That would be my first port of call.

thesinger · Post by **thesinger** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:13 pm

Hi David

Just got in from under the bonnet having disconnected the battery leads gave them a clean then replaced them. Did notice that the live terminal was loose when I removed it. Now all tightened up. Turned car over several times without a problem - started everytime. Took the car around the block all seems OK - fingers crossed. Thanks very much for the advice. I will make sure I take any other problems (hopefully not to often) to the Mk V section, thanks again.

Gary

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:51 pm

fingers crossed this has helped! enjoy your stay on the site