r/tdi • • 14h ago

Check engine and glow plug light

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2013 Golf TDI with ~120,000 miles with delete and tune done 2 years ago taken in to a local shop specializing in German and European cars for an oil change and timing belt and water pump replacement. Informed after the replacement of boost leaks and exhaust leak and asked if it’s ever lost power or gone limp but no it never has had any issues. I need it for tomorrow so pick it up without addressing the leaks today thinking I’ll read up on it first. 1 minute down the road check engine light and glow plug light turn on and car goes limp. Called them back right away and took it back and got a rental. Coincidence that this happens right after they’ve worked on it when it’s never happened before? Just looking for thoughts and input maybe what could have happened and what I can expect.


r/tdi • • 19h ago

Is Ontario 'pothole friendly'

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Might be moving from SK to Ontario in the next year or so. My 09 JSW is potholed.

Not looking for any incriminating specifics, but am I going to be able to find a 'pothole friendly' inspection to plate my car there or am I asking for trouble (and a fine) by bringing my beloved Jetta with me?

Thank you in advance.


r/tdi • • 6h ago

1.6 tdi

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Hi guys, any advice here. There is oil on the injector housing and other parts. Is it valve cover


r/tdi • • 19h ago

Timing Belt kit 2011 JSW TDI

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Hello everyone. Just wanted your opinions on which timing belt kits you all use for the MK6 TDI.

I was calling around some shops for repair (most shops quote under $1500). However one shop quoted me for a duralast kit and I almost had a stroke. Another shop said they dont like the steel impellers because apparently they cause hydrolysis of the coolant fluid, which degrades the fluid over time?

I was thinking either Diesel Geeks timing belt kit

https://dieselgeek.com/collections/vw-tdi-timing-belt-kits/products/common-rail-timing-belt-kit-for-vw-golf-jetta-beetle-tdi

Or FCP Euros Continental Kit, which I know a lot of you will recommend.

I would not prefer cheaper options, considering that my next big purchase is a CP4 disaster kit, as im trying to make this car last minimum of 350,000 mi.

Any and all recommendations would be appreciated, as well as absolute NO-GO brands.

Edit: no issues with the car btw. However its still original belt thats 15 years old and 110,000 mi. Also any other repairs I should do while they are in there?


r/tdi • • 22h ago

Help id part mk7 tdi aux water pump hose.

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r/tdi • • 17h ago

What to do with rust in mk4 footwell

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Due to a sunroof leak, I had to peel back the carpet and found rust on the driver side footwell. These photos were taken after being briefly sanded. Was planning on doing por15, but would like to hear suggestions/experiences.


r/tdi • • 15h ago

1.9 tdi ALH pump timing

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Hello is it somehow possible to enter the live timing chart through vcds lite?

If not is it possible to adjust the timing using only live data like the duty cycle value 😅