Author Topic: hardmonkeys - mk3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v auto to 2.0 16v manual conversion  (Read 92894 times)

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Battery drain findings
« Reply #130 on: 18 February 2017, 14:48 »
Just connected a multi-meter up, while running, it's showing 13.96v, when all auxiliaries are on, fluctuates at between 12.5-12.8v. When engine off its at 12.2 but drops 0.01 every 2 seconds or so, so not a dramatic decrease, but something is draining it....
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Battery
« Reply #131 on: 18 February 2017, 18:34 »
didn't get very far with this today...i ended up taking it for a drive :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

sun was out, weather was dry....ROOF DOWN TIME!!

i have checked the voltage and it was 12v, so will check in the morning see how much its dropped by
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MK3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v Automatic to 2.0 16v Manual Conversion Project

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And thats why i would have a cabby. Roof down moments

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Agree  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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MK3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v Automatic to 2.0 16v Manual Conversion Project

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=272728.

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washed the cabrio today, scrubbed the roof to get the mildew off. will get some pictures tomorrow when it drys
'05 VW Golf Mk V GT TDI Laser Blue
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'10 Audi A4 B8 SE Multitronic


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MK3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v Automatic to 2.0 16v Manual Conversion Project

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=272728.

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having a few problems with starting the Cabrio, it starts, but is so lumpy, sounds rough as anything, smells of fuel and is kicking out a bit of smoke too, will check the norm later, leads plugs etc, but as soon as its warm-ish, it runs fine..until i switch it off, then it struggles again, could be like 5 mins, like filling up with petrol, its almost as if its flooding while the engine is off, because as soon as the engine starts, smokes a bit, its fine, as if its burnt off excess fuel,

strange one
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MK3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v Automatic to 2.0 16v Manual Conversion Project

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=272728.

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Check the earths.
Cant think does a abf have a cold start valve or is it done by ecu

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I must admit I was thinking ECU, as I changed it last year as the original one got fried when the loom did.

Just started it now, and it a lumpy for about 30-45 seconds, really chugging, now absolutely fine lol. Almost like I'd forgot to pull the choke (remember them lol)  out.
« Last Edit: 23 March 2017, 01:08 by hardmonkeys »
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'98 VW Golf Mk IV GTi Black
'97 VW Golf Mk III GTi
'58 VW Golf Mk V GT Sport TDI Steel Grey
'10 Audi A4 B8 SE Multitronic


'00 VW Golf Mk III.V Cabrio


MK3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v Automatic to 2.0 16v Manual Conversion Project

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=272728.

www.dorsetautorestore.co.uk

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Ahh is isv working or one of the temp sensors on side of the head not workin.
Running through these problems on my mk2 at the moment.
I dont have a tickover though.
Wish i had a choke for such occasions

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Quick update,

Wish I could say I've been enjoying the roof down action...I haven't, the car has sat at the end of the road for a few weeks, not broken, I've just had a few other things to sort, I'm starting my own business so have been manic busy with sorting that, I injured my ankle on Easter Sunday, so spent most of the day up A&E  :undecided:

Car still rough on start up, going to give it a full service when I'm back on my feet, got to be worth it, going to replace the leads for better quality ones.

That's where we are at the min....its in a lot better state than 1 yr ago!!

'05 VW Golf Mk V GT TDI Laser Blue
'98 VW Golf Mk IV GTi Black
'97 VW Golf Mk III GTi
'58 VW Golf Mk V GT Sport TDI Steel Grey
'10 Audi A4 B8 SE Multitronic


'00 VW Golf Mk III.V Cabrio


MK3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v Automatic to 2.0 16v Manual Conversion Project

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=272728.

www.dorsetautorestore.co.uk