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by Biggie3030
Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:40 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Intermittent non start when warm - 1998 406 1.9 Tdi
Replies: 5
Views: 5464

As far as I am aware there is no coded/magic key on this vehicle. It is not fitted with a immobiliser key pad and I have 2 keys. 1 remote locking type key which the remote function has never really worked and anothe standard type key. Any other ideas?
by Biggie3030
Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:02 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 noob: needing help with clutch
Replies: 10
Views: 10508

I did the belt myself on my 406 Tdi 30,000 miles ago and used the 1/3 turn principle I was taught as an apprentice and its been fine. The principle is you select the longest run of the belt and adjust the belt tension so that you can twist it no more than a third of a turn.
by Biggie3030
Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:56 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Intermittent non start when warm - 1998 406 1.9 Tdi
Replies: 5
Views: 5464

Intermittent non start when warm - 1998 406 1.9 Tdi

Hi, My first post so please advise if this has been dealt with before. The situation is we have a 1998 406 1.9 Tdi with 130K on the clock and she has been a diamond, up until now! Just over 12 months ago occasionally the missus would experience a non start after say driving and parking up for an hou...