Hi All,
I've taken delivery of a 2008 Passat TDI (125kW) and after a few weeks of driving have had a few occasions where I have not been able to start the car. It turns over, but refuses to fire.

The problem has always occured after a relatively long drive (engine is up to normal operating temps), and when the car is re-started shortly after shutting down (1 to 10 min). It also occurs when outside ambient temperatures are low (~10 degrees). After a wait of around 10-15mins, the car fires up fine (as if nothing was wrong).

Has anyone experienced this issue? Being new to diesels I'm not really sure what could cause the issue, though I believe the glow plug indicator lamp does not come on for long when the problem occurs (though this could just be coincidence).

Hope someone can help ... as I'm sure I wont be able to replicate the problem for the service department!

Thanks
Mike