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    B5 a4 tdi 90hp 2000 won't start. Fault code 17656. Please help!!

    Forgot to mention when I towed it to start it won't start till I flick the ignition on and off then it quickly starts and revs absolutely fine. I can hold any revs constant, would sit at the redline no problem but if I was to let it off quickly from high revs it cuts out or if I rev it high and...
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    B5 a4 tdi 90hp 2000 won't start. Fault code 17656. Please help!!

    Still not working after being timed up properly. I found the injector leak off pipes were leaking and obviously sucking in air so I've replaced all of them and although it's better it still splutters and cuts out if I rev it hard.
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    B5 a4 tdi 90hp 2000 won't start. Fault code 17656. Please help!!

    I can't understand how it ran after I'd timed it up but now won't? I haven't touched the timing or the belt hasn't jumped since I've had it running. Is the pump timing set by putting a pin in the pump pulley, through the smallest hole and into the pump? Thanks scott
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    B5 a4 tdi 90hp 2000 won't start. Fault code 17656. Please help!!

    If the timing was out, wouldn't it have not started at all? I had it running for ages, sweet as a nut but if I revved it hard it would run out of fuel and cut out? I've checked the fuel lines, filter and pump for blockages and it's all clear. I'm thinkin it's either the n108 valve or g80...
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    B5 a4 tdi 90hp 2000 won't start. Fault code 17656. Please help!!

    I take it no ones very technical on here
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    B5 a4 tdi 90hp 2000 won't start. Fault code 17656. Please help!!

    Right. Where do I start. I recently purchased a 2000 a4 tdi 90hp with a snapped aux belt and broken tensioner, so I set about stripping out the old belt as it had wrapped around the bottom pulley, also the bottom timing cog. After I had cleared the old belt, the engine turned freely so I tried...
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    Hello all

    Hello people. Just bought another b5 a4 tdi facelift having a few problems so thought I'd get some help. Thanks in advance