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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: danowen49 on 03 August 2009, 21:13
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Hi All and welcome to my latest problem...
Took the car for a fairly long drive on Saturday and when i started it up on Sunday the ECP light came on but thought I would take it for the short journey anyway and see if anything changed. Started it up to come home a couple of hours later and the engine light appears... no loss of power - car was driving perfect, so whats the problem?
Thought I should book it in at the stealers for them to run a diagnostics but for some reason unknown to me they didnt have a slot free until the 13th August!! WHAT A JOKE. So with safety in mind I googled local mobile mechanic with diagnostics and sure enough I called one out a few hours later.
He ran a diagnostics check and it turned out there is a fault with the ECU although he was under the impression that even if i took it to Volkswagen they wouldnt be able to diagnose it further and just end up telling me I needed a new ECU. He was also adament that it is still safe to drive.
Anyone had this problem before/ think I should seek further advice? Or is this the start of bigger problem?
Thanks in advance
2006 GTI Tornado Red - 25k
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Did you make a note of the error(s) that were logged? After which he could have maybe tried clearing it and seeing if it returns (after all, this is all so-called "mechanics" at the main dealer will do!)
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Sorry - should of mentioned, yes he did clear it but once the engine was switched on again it returned in a matter of seconds.........
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Ring the guy and ask him what the fault code was. Was it just a little box of tricks that beeped or did he plug a laptop in?
Replacing the ECU is usually the last resort when you can't communicate with it / certain modules at all.
Where abouts are you?
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Since it's a hard fault, google another local Indy, play dumb, get a second opinion. These guys often don't charge anyway for having a quick diagnostic check with a view to getting the work... Certainly worth a try if there is someone local to you.
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Ring the guy and ask him what the fault code was. Was it just a little box of tricks that beeped or did he plug a laptop in?
Replacing the ECU is usually the last resort when you can't communicate with it / certain modules at all.
Where abouts are you?
ok will do. It looked like a laptop only differnce being the screen was actually built in/ face up on the base unit so not a conventional laptop!
I'm in Dagenham, Essex.
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not sure how close you are to these guys
http://www.amdessex.com/contact.cfm
but their VAG specialists - worth getting a 2nd opinion for sure :smiley:
ECU is normally worse case scenario!
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Ok cheers for all the advice... the code is P0601 - Faulty control unit
Will check out that company
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rosstech wiki says this..
When found in 2.0l TFSI:
* Check Engine Control Module Software Version and Update if necessary.
worth trying before you have to replace the ECU!
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Ok cheers
How would this be done? Is it a dealer job?
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Ok cheers
How would this be done? Is it a dealer job?
AMD Essex should be able to have a look for you and their prices will be cheaper than your dealer :wink:
is your car still in warranty though?? notice you mentioned its an 06. If so get your dealer to sort it
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Ok cheers
How would this be done? Is it a dealer job?
'fraid so... they don't share that with independents unfortunately! I bet you're just out of warranty too :undecided:
if you stamp your feet though they might help with the costs... i've heard of a few mk5 ecu's go now, very strange indeed.
You can try AMD but it may just be another case of paying for a fault code read and then being directed to the dealer :sad:
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Hi Dan,Had the exact same problem last week and it turned out to be a faulty accelerator pedal.My mechanic knew straight away as it was the third one he has replaced in a month.The unit cost 210 Euro from a main dealer in Dublin and 40 Euro labour.I have never had so many problems with a car!
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i very much doubt you had the same fault code if it was a pedal fault?
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Hi Dan,Had the exact same problem last week and it turned out to be a faulty accelerator pedal.My mechanic knew straight away as it was the third one he has replaced in a month.The unit cost 210 Euro from a main dealer in Dublin and 40 Euro labour.I have never had so many problems with a car!
Thats interesting..... was it same code though?