Changed fuel filter, now won't start...

[Buffwesty]

Hi all.

I changed the fuel filter on my 3.0tdi 2007 a4.
Everything went fine, I filled the filter with as much diesel as I could. Started the engine, it started for a few seconds and then died....

I have cycled the ignition a few times and let it sit for a few hours. It now just cranks but will not start....

Any tips?

I have looked on my vcds and I do not have an option to prime the pump which some have suggested on previous posts...

 

[piglet14]

I also own a Ford Connect van which are buggers for air locking after a filter change.
The drill with those is either tow it, if it's a manual.
Or, crank-stop-release air from injector unions-repeat.

 

[Buffwesty]

So just crack the injector nuts in turn and crank? Thanks for replying

 

[piglet14]

Yup, never tried it on the Audi but it worked on the Ford, took a few rounds of the process but it did get enough of the air out for it to fire.

 

[jay1601]

Spray bottle and brake cleaner, light misting in the intake until runs back on diesel job done

 

[Buffwesty]

Thanks. Just kept cranking. All good now.

 

[Calasp]

Mine did this after a filter change stuck some jump leads on it and carried on cranking until it started job done