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Title: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: indigti3 on 01 October 2009, 12:31
The car just cut out and wouldn't start again.  I came out and locked the car, alarm activated, I waited 30 secs, deactivitated the alarm and tried to start again with no joy.  I had to lock and walk.  Can anybody advise what I should check?  Indi.
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: Wayne on 01 October 2009, 12:50
Could be your immob. failed.
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: indigti3 on 01 October 2009, 13:10
That is my thought too Wayne, I will be having the Pirahana alarm/immob removed today.  Hopefully all will be fine then.  cheers. Indi.

If everything in life was as reliable as a Volkwagen - Yeah Right!!!!!!!
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: christomk3gti on 01 October 2009, 13:19
Quote from: indigti3 on 01 October 2009, 13:10
That is my thought too Wayne, I will be having the Pirahana alarm/immob removed today.  Hopefully all will be fine then.  cheers. Indi.

If everything in life was as reliable as a Volkwagen - Yeah Right!!!!!!!

Not really a VW fault. More likely to be the aftermarket alarm/imob at fault, or whoever fitted it at fault.
So in theory, your quote on a sarcy comment on VW been unreliable. then its not been backup up.

Christo
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: hd_andy on 01 October 2009, 13:58
...Or it could be the dreaded crankshaft sensor, ECU relay, Fuel pump relays, camshaft sensor fault... i think the unreliability comment could be justified!
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: Mikester on 01 October 2009, 19:17
Cambelt snapped? lol.

Thats something that happened to me today.
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: RaveGirl on 01 October 2009, 22:13
Quote from: Mikester on 01 October 2009, 19:17
Cambelt snapped? lol.

Thats something that happened to me today.

Ouch!! That happened to me in my Vectra.  £600 later it was back on the road again.......  :embarassed:
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: gtigolfthree on 01 October 2009, 22:53
Quote from: Mikester on 01 October 2009, 19:17
Cambelt snapped? lol.

Thats something that happened to me today.
Have you assesed the damage yet, when did you last change it and is it a standard or high lift cam?
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: indigti3 on 01 October 2009, 23:52
I have only been driving this car 5 days and already I have spent a small fortune on keeping it going, not air freshners :)  I just hope the crank sensor will fix my issues.  I also have to buy new shocks for the rear, any recommendations?  Indi
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: harlemex on 02 October 2009, 16:26
depends whether your goin standard or lower...
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: Mikester on 02 October 2009, 16:36
Quote from: gtigolfthree on 01 October 2009, 22:53
Quote from: Mikester on 01 October 2009, 19:17
Cambelt snapped? lol.

Thats something that happened to me today.
Have you assesed the damage yet, when did you last change it and is it a standard or high lift cam?

not on my golf! Lol. Was on a pug van. Lol
Title: Re: so I was driving along in my GTI and .......
Post by: indigti3 on 02 October 2009, 21:57
I think standard, but better quality than stock if available.