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Update- the issue was “Diesel Bug”. I had never heard of it, but a local farmer knew all about it, and helped me solve the problem. (it is a bacteria that you can get in diesel fuel). As diesel is about 10% Bio-diesel, this can create a nasty bacteria…..which makes me wonder if, due to the hefty...

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Mk5 GolfGT 2.0 Tdi for reference / So I had a flat battery, recharged it, ( only a few months old battery, and first time run flat), and the car won’t start. It was parked on a hill, and looked low on fuel (40milerange), so I have the car on the flatter ground and added a can of diesel It turns...

Fingers crossed for you - when the P100 stopped it was when engine was up to temp/ hot. It was fine when cold. But gradually it worsened..............and would stop when just been warmed up. Obviously a diagnostic only shows faults when a fault occurs- i.e when the engine was hot and the relay...

Any news? Have you had the Diagnostic Check done yet?

Hi, I'm new here too.... Years ago on a Ford Petrol P100 pick up it did a similar thing - ended up it was a faulty fuel pump relay. Did the garage find anything on a diagnostic plug in check? (I am not a mechanic, and it sounds like you need to speak to one.) Good luck - I hope you find the...