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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: av_golf on 30 September 2009, 18:24

Title: name that part...
Post by: av_golf on 30 September 2009, 18:24

hey folks need to know the name of this part. its a sensor of some kind, think it maybe a cold start sensor or something? also need to know where i could get one. cheers

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Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: Paul86S2 on 30 September 2009, 19:45

i think it is the sensor for the radiator run on function

Paul

Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: av_golf on 30 September 2009, 21:43

anyone else verify this?

Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: Paul86S2 on 30 September 2009, 21:45

I missed the word fan off of that.

Should read sensor for the radiator fan run on.

Paul

Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: av_golf on 30 September 2009, 22:41

Quote

I missed the word fan off of that.

Should read sensor for the radiator fan run on.

cheers pal.

got another issue, the car wont tick over when its cold. it would require a fair bit of revving when you start until it stays on otherwise will just cut out. anyone know what the issue is here? my guess is a sensor? relays were all checked and are fine.

Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: Paul86S2 on 30 September 2009, 23:30

Good place to start would be to clean the throttle body. Take off the intake pipe and clean out with carb or brake cleaner.

Then if that doesn't work make sure your ISV valve is working, you should be able to hear it buzzing.

Then perhaps it could be your water temp sensor.

Paul

Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: mumbles on 01 October 2009, 10:40

Quote from: av_golf on 30 September 2009, 22:41

Quote

I missed the word fan off of that.

Should read sensor for the radiator fan run on.

cheers pal.

got another issue, the car wont tick over when its cold. it would require a fair bit of revving when you start until it stays on otherwise will just cut out. anyone know what the issue is here? my guess is a sensor? relays were all checked and are fine.

i've got this same problem. have tried a few things and nothing sorted it yet. it only lasts for a minute or two when the car is started from cold (then i presume a sensor heats up enough to provide a good enough signal) and then the car runs fine. keep me posted if you find anything. my car is a 2.0 8v gti, agg engine, so that may make my problem slightly different.

Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: av_golf on 02 October 2009, 00:11

throttle body was cleaned. all other parts were checked and are working fine. really clueless on this one... :undecided:

Title: Re: name that part...
Post by: av_golf on 02 October 2009, 13:24

does the 16v have a cold start switch or anything of the kind?