the dutch guy wrote:12.2v is borderline. If you have a spent battery it will not start. Float voltage is not a indication of capacity or capabillity. Depending on temperature it can mean that 12.2v is about 20~30% capacity left at 20c. If it is colder it is even less.That is not enough to start.
Altransit wrote:It's hard to say without knowing what the switch is, but the fact that bypassing the switch allows the van to start normally makes me think that the switch isn't man enough for the job. It would be worth checking if the glow plugs are shorted out, and drawing too much current when starting, it's a common problem with Mk6's
Bewick wrote:Right, I've finally had time to check the amp rating. It's 200! That's probably too low isn't it? Could a switch with a higher rating sort out the issue?
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