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1.4 diesel engine cold start cracking, popping, knocking, vibration

Volkswagen Polo 2016 1.4 diesel engine cold start cracking, popping, knocking, vibration 80000 miles
1.4 diesel engine cold start cracking, popping, knocking, vibration
aspltn from other 9 months ago  
AS
1 report 
Mukraknpasha from India 8 months ago
Same problem 1.2 petrol engine
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Not starting - Only crank SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2008 hatchback - 1.4 90 miles
I have a very elusive issue with my car which I just can't seem to diagnose. :( My Polo 9n3 2008 1.4 randomly doesn't want to start anymore. When I turn the key the engine simply turns over and there is no click or buzzing noise from the fuel pump. The dash electronics function perfectly. I have removed the fuel pump and tested it, it works perfectly, however the cable powering it only measures 3.5v. The car battery measures 12v. I checked the spark plugs and they are dry- so the engine is not flooded. On suspicion that it is the immobiliser, I checked my key fob battery and it is good. I ha… Read complete
Andre from South Africa a year ago  
AN
Rank 7
11 reports 
Junior rueiner from other a year ago
Em último caso, verifique as conexões dos fios, e aterramento. Plugs, encaixes dos fios, verifique se tem fio corroído(ratos podem descascar o fio, e a ação do tempo oxida o cobre presente no fio, fazendo pegar energias vezes sim, e as vezes não), limpe as conexões, plugs, etc com spray limpa-contatos, é provável que a situação na qual vc esteja passando seja problemas elétricos relacionado a fiação
Natt from New Zealand a year ago
Carwill start then shut off
Scara from South Africa a year ago
Any luck? Am having the same problem on. My Polo vivo gt
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Andre from South Africa a year ago
Hi all, I managed to solve the issue. It turns out the ECU was faulty and needed replacement due to the fact that the previous owner had replaced the original ECU which was not fully functional and therefore had to bypass the immobiliser to make it work. The bypassed issues in the ECU were then aggravated over time with exposure to heat and vibration and ultimately resulted in the need for complete replacement.
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Engine cutting or jacking like SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2005 Hatch  250000 miles
I drive everything is fine but when I brake in the robot or syop it s we itches off, then I need to wait for some time until it starts again, petrol pump replace, fuel pump replaced, spark plugs replaced, coil parks replaced.
Xolani from South Africa 2 years ago  
XO
5 reports 
Buggz from South Africa 2 years ago
Do the handrake light come when it stops?
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Xolani from South Africa 2 years ago
No, it does not come on,
Dowiedee from South Africa a year ago
The car does not come on even if you try to start it or try to push it, car can course that problem?
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Does not start when warm SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2004  230000 miles
The engine does not start when warm. What can I do?
Marcia from United States 11 years ago  
MA
5 reports 
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Sophia from United States 11 years ago
Your wires migh be overcharged. Check the ignition coil, as when it is too hot, it causes a short circuit.
458abdelilaj from other 3 years ago
Same issues when ever I leave my car in the sun and I try to start it it just doesn't, I have to pump the brakes multiple times then it starts
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B104C29 fault SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 2020 Hatchback 130000 miles
Had a low battery voltage indicator. Replaced the battery. Car unlocks and locks with both remote key and standby key. Checked fuses, starter, and relays with no joy. Replaced remote keys. Still no start. Does anybody have an idea on what is wrong and how to repair the fault.
Johnny13 from South Africa 6 months ago  
JO
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Johnny13 from South Africa 6 months ago
Faulty steering lock that was replaced. Car runs fine now
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Johnny13 from South Africa 6 months ago
Was a faulty steering lock.
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Ther no spark on distributor spark wen y switch on SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan  300000 miles
No spark on on the distributors only spark when yo swicth it on
frakelinemoses@gmail.com from South Africa 3 years ago  
FR
2 reports 

My polo 6 clp engine I changed spark plugs, injectors, coil pack and n

Volkswagen Polo 2010 Hatch back 200000 miles
My polo 6 clp engine I changed spark plugs, injectors, coil pack and new throttle body and it still misfiring and acceleration paddle not working what could be the course?
Tangoss from other a year ago  
TA
2 reports 
Mariella ebejer from other 8 months ago
I have the same problem i changed plugs and coil. And the car still loses the power when i stop in light or traffic i have to press gass so the engien light do not blib on and off.
Aziz from other 8 months ago
Ho lo stesso problema,come lo hai risolto
Mariella ebejer from other 8 months ago
I have the timeing chain to chainge
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Engine doesn't fire up

Volkswagen Polo 2012 Petrol  106000 miles
Engine turns over but doesn't start. Turn off ignition and try again and it starts.
Bellbo from Great Britain 2 years ago  
BE
2 reports 
Nurr from other 2 years ago
Timing belt damage should be checked during 70,000x or 140,000x km engine maintenance.
I was stranded on the road for this reason. When we couldn't find it, we waited until it broke
Bernis from other a year ago
What if it has a chain ant it was replaced recently
Gilmar from other 8 months ago
@BernisMinha Zafira fica direto com a luz da injeção liga
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My car engine won't start.

Volkswagen Polo 2013 CBZE13245 121965 miles
Car won’t start — key turns, lights on, but no engine sound. Likely due to faulty starter motor, relay, or ignition switch.
14AC from Singapore a year ago  
14
9 reports 
Brevin from South Africa 5 months ago
Same issue, mines is a 2006 polo classic 1.4
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Strong vibration during cold start

Volkswagen Polo 2014 1L, 55kw 37600 miles
Today was the first time it happened. I was approx. 5°C out in the morning (a lot warmer now that its spring) and I needed to start the car, like usual. Once the starter got cranking, the engine started to vibrate the entire vehicle like crazy. I stopped, checked for any loose, broken or foreign parts and dried again. Same result.
Since I was desperate, I tried a third time, but this time with some extra gas, and the vibration stopped. It did not return for the entire day ~40 miles, after 20 miles it got turned off and cooled down. But it wasn't so cold on this startup, as the sun was blasting the car

Do I need to be concerned? Starter issues? Some sensors messing with the idle? Engine mounts broken, even tho it only vibrated for less than a second?
Examiner from other a year ago  
EX
2 reports 
Double d from other 10 months ago
Car vibrates on cold start
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Not starting

Volkswagen Polo 2006 Sedan, 1.4i 12004 miles
Car died while I was trying to drive it into the garage... Had the engine redone but I'm not getting any pulse power from the ignition coil. Swapped the computer box
Kaylinn from South Africa a year ago  
KA
5 reports 
Aaron from South Africa a year ago
I have same issue and my fuel pump does not make a sound like before when I switch on nor open a door
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Battery / Alternator not charging

Volkswagen Polo 2010 Sweden 1.4  180500 miles
The car switches off when you take out the jumping cables and doesn't start on its own
DORO GUCCI 🇿🇦 from South Africa 5 months ago  
DO
2 reports 
Jeff from South Africa 5 months ago
Battery or alternator
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Vehicle cranking but not starting

Volkswagen Polo 2011 Engine  101111 miles
Cranking but engine not starting
First Gear from India 5 months ago  
FI
1 reply 
Dibbley from Great Britain 5 months ago
Air in fuel line. Fuel pump, fuel injector fail. Any codes?
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Car does not start.

Volkswagen Polo 2002 1.4 100000 miles
Car was working perfectly. Stopped at Friends for 30 Minutes. Car does not start now. (The Engine Cranks. Hooter and Wipers work. Indicators do not Work)
Leseding from South Africa 6 months ago  
LE
1 report 
Dibbley from Great Britain 5 months ago
Fuses for indicators. Might of blown a few.
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Car cranks but not starting

Volkswagen Polo 2013 1.2  172000 miles
My car cranks but not starting I don’t know what’s the problem with it
Khan from Great Britain 8 months ago  
KH
3 reports 
bulelanisilwana8@gmail.com from South Africa 4 months ago
Cranks but won't start,, new. Ckp sensor
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Car not starting

Volkswagen Polo 2006 manual 263000 miles
Hi i have a Polo tdi 1.9 2006 model.
The car is not cranking or starting so i thought it was the alternator or starter or battery to i replaced all brand new but stil it wont start. When i turn the ignition key the lights on the dash comes on but when i turn it to start then it doesnt even crank but i do hear a faint clicking sound so not sure what might be the problem. Im not sure if its the relay fuse or what it might be
Kobus Venter from South Africa a year ago  
KO
3 reports 
Josiah from South Africa a year ago
Any luck on this? I'm having the same issue on mine , checked the fuses but all seems fine
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It won't start

Volkswagen Polo 2014  149000 miles
It doesn't start at sometime
Kata from South Africa a year ago  
KA
1 report 
Sid1 from Great Britain 10 months ago
Check coolant temperature sensor
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Won't start when cold

Volkswagen Polo 1998  300000 miles
I turn the ignition but it doesn't fire...had the top done... Was told I need to sort my cold start out... And get it to an auto electrician... And change my plugs... It ran yesterday... No problem start and go...
DAMON from South Africa a year ago  
DA
1 report 
Gabs from other a year ago
Regardes les antiparasite on sait jamais
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My car stalls or doesn't start

Volkswagen Polo 2006 hatchback 1.6 auto 14000 miles
Doesn't want to start only starts after 30min
bobby from South Africa a year ago  
BO
1 reply 
Sid1 from Great Britain 10 months ago
Your Coolant temperature sensor on the engine is faulty just replace it
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My cooling fan cant start automatically

Volkswagen Polo 2000 Cooling system 4263 miles
The car overheats and the cooling water boils after driving for some distance .I have tried changing the cooling fan sensor but its not working.the fan is not starting automatically please help
Teenking from other 2 years ago  
TE
5 reports 
Ishfaq from India 5 months ago
What is the problem plz tell me
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My car it does not show EPC light when turn ignation on

Volkswagen Polo 2017 Hatchback 1.4 CLP engibd 160000 miles
The car doesn't have spark or compression it does not have power an not starting only cranking but not starting... I need help please
Given from South Africa 2 years ago  
GI
10 reports 
Lebza from South Africa a year ago
Epc light not turning on when starting the car
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Miss fire problem

Volkswagen Polo 1998 Hatchback  2800000 miles
Have a miss fire problem change my rotor and distributor cap already rotor was changed 3 time already.
Gersh from South Africa 3 months ago  
GE

Flashing spring/coil on the dashboard

Volkswagen Polo 2014 Hatchback 1.4Tdi Economu 70000 miles
Hi there

I got a problem with my polo 2014 1.4TDi. When engine cold starts and drives perfect. When getting warm then flashing spring is coming out and engine looses power and not exceeding 2000rpm. When switch the engine off and on all back to normal then after driving a while problem appears again.
Phil from United Kingdom 3 months ago  
PH

Does not crank

Volkswagen Polo 2002 hatchback 200000 miles
When i turn the key dashboard light but car doesnt crank.
Sheps from South Africa 3 months ago  
SH

Shutting off itself

Volkswagen Polo 2013 Hatchback  134568 miles
When I drive or after a small trip. Then it won't start again. When I try it
Manu from Kenya 4 months ago  
MA

EPC sign. When diagnosed, it shows irregular misfire on the engine

Volkswagen Polo 2013 Hatchback 80000 miles
EPC sign. When diagnosed; it shows irregular misfire on the engine. I have changed the spark plugs along with the coil pack. But still shows sometimes when I'm driving. I therefore have to restart the vehicle & it goes away. I'm not sure as to what triggers the EPC sign that makes the vehicle to drive slow with less power
NT77737 from South Africa 4 months ago  
NT

My car cranks but won't start

Volkswagen Polo 2015 Sedan 195000 miles
Car cranks but won't start I've changed crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor, new fuel pump and bought a new battery as well
bulelanisilwana8@gmail.com from South Africa 4 months ago  
BU
3 reports 

After the starting of the vehicle one volve makes misfire

Volkswagen Polo 2017 1.2 MPI POLO 65000 miles
I had a epc and check engine indicator
Then i went to the mechanic mode i cleaned the throttle body by my self using throttle body cleaning then fixed the EPC light now disappeared but I noticed while scanning misfire is happening so one cylinder was not able to produce power only other 2 cylinders were produce power so i changed 3 spark plugs not a single piece i changed 3 spark plugs in NGK brand but the problem is still there then i have changed 3 ignition coils in same NGK still the problem is there what can i do... I forgot to said its 3 cylinder polo
Aravinth from India 5 months ago  
AR
1 report 

The car won't start with me pressing my clutch peddle

Volkswagen Polo 2015 Polo hatchback cjz  170000 miles
The car won't start when I'm pressing my foot on the clutch peddle to start
Gates from South Africa 6 months ago  
GA
1 report 

Starting problem

Volkswagen Polo 2006  289500 miles
Hi,my car doesn't start its a vw polo 1.9 tdi,on crank sensor connect there is no power and signal and on camshaft sensor no signal
. Its only cranks for 2 seconds and switch off
vusik from South Africa 7 months ago  
VU
2 reports 
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