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Title: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: phil t on 06 December 2004, 19:17

My 16v, with only 75k, has a sad habit of cutting out when coming up to a junction. Foot on clutch, ignition lights come on, engine cuts out. Unfortunately, its intermittant, and feels as if I could get the clutch down further, it wouldn't cut out, but I know the clutch is self adjusting properly.Its just been serviced (professionally), which unfortunately has not made a difference. I've tried using injector cleaner etc, but to no avail..... I'm desperate to sort it out, as its hacking off ownership of what is a great car.? Any suggestion please ?????? :sad:

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: tinman on 06 December 2004, 19:40

had exactly the same thing.

it was either the injectors or the lift pump that eventually fixed it. its probably worth changing the fuel filter as well.

we weren't sure what it was on my valver but it cured it. plus i gained a lot of power. which was nice.

i dont think the parts cost that much. use the bosch injector and not the VAG part though. they are identical, but one costs a lot less.

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: Deefadog on 06 December 2004, 22:49

I have been told the merc injectors are better? anyway here is a how to sort of tut- http://www.steve-bratt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/tut/t.html


btw the injectors are ?34 each including VAT at the moment!

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: tinman on 06 December 2004, 23:16

superb page.

i used bosch rather than VAG as the fuel system on a 16v is made by bosch in the first place. not like you can wrong really.

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: Gambit on 07 December 2004, 08:47

id just get it setup correctly first off. what your describing is a common 16v problem

Stalling 16v's (http://www.btinternet.com/~gvk_motorsport/16valvestall.html)

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: phil t on 13 December 2004, 13:59

Gambit said,
 "Its a common problem. just need setting up correctly."

 Sorry for my ignorance, but what do you mean by that? Isn't? the whole engine/fuel management electronic and supposed to do that. If not how/where do I get it "set up correctly?"

Many thanks for the advice so far folks.

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 13 December 2004, 22:27

the 16v is mechanical fuel injection, it doesnt have an ecu. the base settings like idle timing co2 etc need to be right for it to work properly.

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: Gambit on 14 December 2004, 09:17

replied to your PM

a 16v does have an ECU :wink: but it only concerns advancing the ignition timing

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 14 December 2004, 09:18

yeah i know but its a common misconception

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: 1369Phil on 22 December 2004, 18:09

Mine does the stalling thing - only when it's been sitting in traffic for a while - and then it'll stall every time I slow down - I counted thirty times in a half mile journey home - not fun.

Could someone hazard a guess at the issue here - my car's done a good 100k miles - sadly it doesnt get opened up that often, lots of short journeys.

Help

Title: Re: 16v cutting out ????
Post by: 1369Phil on 22 December 2004, 18:13

I've just read that injectors may cause starting problems - mine does this thing where I start it and it sounds positive then hesitates to start - it's like it has a little think then fires up.

Mine might be an injector thing - any comments ??