my 300tdi auto struggles to pull away

talbotracer · Feb 6, 2024

my late 300 tdi auto has started to struggle when pulling away it starts ok and runs and drives well with no problems, i do get the check light on now and again, i have look on here and there are similar problems but not the same any ideas please

lynall · Feb 6, 2024

Can be a pita getting someone who can read the codes on the EDC TDIs.

kermit_rr · Feb 6, 2024

From what I've learned (never owned one) pump timing/lift pump are the first things to check?

Bantam1 · Feb 6, 2024

talbotracer said:
my late 300 tdi auto has started to struggle when pulling away it starts ok and runs and drives well with no problems, i do get the check light on now and again, i have look on here and there are similar problems but not the same any ideas please

When you say pulling away I suppose you mean harder acceleration than normal running.
Just a thought but my first checks on an old motor with a turbo would be the pipes feeding it and the intercooler.
if they are weak in any way then they can collapse a little and cause a lack of air flow and low power.
I had the 200 but they are both fairly bullet proof engines so I cant see anything major with the engine if serviced properly.

kevstar · Feb 6, 2024

Change the fuel filter & clean/replace the water trap/sedimentor located on the osr rear chassis leg. Lift pumps are also common for failing. Cheap fixes to start with.

my 300tdi auto struggles to pull away

talbotracer

Member

lynall

Well-Known Member

kermit_rr

Very

Bantam1

Well-Known Member

kevstar

Well-Known Member

Similar threads