Starting problem

Tiny
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  • 2006 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
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  • 120,000 MILES
My vehicle starts okay in the morning after that takes longer to start. You have to keep acceleration pedal down and after a few swings while key kept in starting position it gets going.
Friday, March 3rd, 2017 AT 6:13 PM

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Tiny
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Do you get any black smoke when it starts? Sounds like you could have a bad coolant temperature sensor.
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Saturday, March 4th, 2017 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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The caddy starts better but still have to keep accelrater pedal down and starts on second swing
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 AT 7:02 AM
Tiny
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Tried new coolant sensor starts better but after two swings with accelerator placed flat down and swing for a little
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 AT 7:18 AM
Tiny
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Where was the sensor located you replaced?
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 AT 12:53 PM
Tiny
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It has a two pin on one side and clips on the otherside it is near the water theremostat housing just used a screw driver to take out clip and unplug lug and then clip back on and place wire lug back 5mins
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
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Is this a Diesel or Gasoline engine?I don't have any repair information on non USA model cars.
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 AT 9:40 PM
Tiny
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Vw caddy 1.9tdi diesel motor 2006 model
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 AT 10:14 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please connect a code reader to the car to see if there are any codes.

Here is a guide that will help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken

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Monday, March 13th, 2017 AT 12:04 PM

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