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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GLENNGTI on 12 June 2009, 08:36

Title: MK 3 REV LIMITER HOW TO ADJUST / REMOVE??
Post by: GLENNGTI on 12 June 2009, 08:36

Hi all,
Just got rid of my mk2 and got my first ever mk3!!!!  1998 2l 8v.
The annoying thing is its limiter is set at 5000rpm   how can I set this to 6000 or remove?? and where does it limit from ??
Also elec fans not coming on where is the thermo switch  the one I found was right hand side but I think thats for the air con???
Thanks
Glenn

Title: Re: MK 3 REV LIMITER HOW TO ADJUST / REMOVE??
Post by: Wayne on 12 June 2009, 08:50

The rev limit should be 6k, if it is 5k then the timing is out.

Title: Re: MK 3 REV LIMITER HOW TO ADJUST / REMOVE??
Post by: Len on 12 June 2009, 09:00

Your car is in "safe" mode! Timing issue!

You cannot adjust the rev limiter! It is part of the ECU and can only be changed by a remap.

Title: Re: MK 3 REV LIMITER HOW TO ADJUST / REMOVE??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 10:09

yep timing. It's quite possible that the timing belt has been fitted a notch out from TDC.

Title: Re: MK 3 REV LIMITER HOW TO ADJUST / REMOVE??
Post by: BlazinGTI on 12 June 2009, 10:59

had the same problem, phase angle needed slight adjustment.