Vw Golf 3 1.9 tdi 1997. euro model. the car worked just fine even if the battery was taken down a few times for change and / or recharge. One time, after mounting the recharged battery back in, the car worked for couple of hours. After that it stood still for an hour or so and I tried to start it again. Glow plugs light wouldn't come on at all and the car would just crank but it wouldn't start. The fuse is new, the glow plug relay works fine, the glow plugs are brand new Bosch for tdi diesel engines. When the ignition key is turned, still no light for glow plugs, but the power / impulse is there 'til the glow plugs control unit just under the glow plug fuse beneath the hood. No impulse goes through and so the glow plugs don't do their job.p.s. here, the outside temperatures are about 29'F, so no glow plugs means no start.

has the timing belt broke ,check this out first

1. Do all lights, accessories, central locking system etc in the car all operate normally.

2. Have you tested to see if the car starts when you try jump starting from another vehicle.

3. What warning lights were displaying on the vehicle a day or 2 before you had the problem.

4. Were you having the same starting problems with the old battery that you have just replaced.

No it is impossible to say without testing the vehicle and doing a complete analysis with the correct diagnostic equipment.

These vehicle have numerous electrical faults that sometimes the VW dealer service centres cannot diagnose. What has been happening to you is the mechanics have been guessing what the problem is and just changing things without really identifying the actual cause - as you have now found. These are very unreliable cars so do not be fooled by the "german quality" label that people frequently and wrongly apply to German cars.

If you want and need a reliable car I would recommend you get rid of this Golf and get yourself a Mazda (and have any prospective used car thoroughly inspected before biuying). If you keep the Golf I guarantee it will give you much grief and cost you plenty more repairs.

never saw where you had the fault codes read
would have been a good place to check first but you can still do it now to save money

Best place to start is eBay vw turbos can range from $250.00 to $700.00 but it depends on your model and engine size. You can look up vw golf websites and I believe you can even by them cheaper through club web sites

1993-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI, Cabrio (A3-A4) Hatchback & Sedan Workshop Repair Service Manual - 350MB PDF

1993 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Golf GTI Cabrio A3 A4 Hatchback Sedan...

This is a COMPLETE Service and Repair Manual for your 1993 1994 1955 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 VW Jetta, Golf, GTI, Cabrio (1.8L turbo, 1.9L TDI and PD diesel 2.0L gasoline, 2.8 LVR6) (A3, A4 Platform) Hatchback & Sedan. It covers every single detail. All models, and all engines are included.

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1993 1994 1955 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 VW Jetta, Golf, GTI, Cabrio (1.8L turbo, 1.9L TDI and PD diesel 2.0L gasoline, 2.8 LVR6) (A3, A4 Platform) Hatchback & Sedan
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TABLE OF CONTENT (example)

GENERAL INFORMATION *

ENGINE *
engine mechanical
engine lubrication system
engine cooling system
engine control system
fuel system
exhaust system

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE *
clutch
manual transaxle
automatic transaxle

DRIVELINE/AXLE *
front axle
rear axle

SUSPENSION *
front suspension
rear suspension
road wheels & tyres

BRAKES *
brake system
parking brake system
brake control system

STEERING *
power steering system
steering system

RESTRAINTS *
seat belts
supplemental restraint system (srs)

BODY *
body, lock & security system
glasses, window system & mirrors
roof
exterior & Interior
Instrumental panel
seat

AIR CONDITIONER *
air conditioner system

ELECTRICAL *
wiring diagrams
starting & charging system
lighting system
driver information system
wiper, washer & horn
body control system
lan system
audio visual, navigation & telephone system
auto cruise control system
power supply, ground & circuit elements

MAINTENANCE *
maintenance

INDEX *
alphabetical Index

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Timing Belt Spanner Wrench
AST tool# H 2587-1

- Used for the Adjustment of the Timing Belt
- Applicable to 2004-2005 VW Golf, Jetta Pump Duse and 2002-2005 Audi 3.0 V6

Used for the adjustment of the timing belt.

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Timing Belt Spanner Wrench
AST tool# H 2587-2

- Used for Adjusting the Timing Belt Tension

• Applicable to 1999 and later VW Golf and Jetta, Passat and 1999-2003 VW Beetle with 2.0L Gas Engine and 1.9L T.D.I. Diesel Engine

Used for adjusting the timing belt tension and is comparable to VW tool# T10020. Applicable to 1999 and later VW Golf and Jetta, and 1999-2003 VW Beetle with 2.0L gas engine and 1.9L T.D.I. diesel engine.

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check cam and crankshaft sensors

it is low on freon you need to find the leak

Change the fuel filter a gain you may just got dirty or bad fuel. Also check and replace the air filter TDI need a lot of air.