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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: kevjenkins on 06 February 2011, 16:30

Title: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: kevjenkins on 06 February 2011, 16:30: Right i have a bit of a problem with my v6 4 mo golf it runs ok on short journeys BUT if i travel or use it for more than 30 mins none stop i really sturggle to start it after its like theres no fuel cause it will start breifly and if i i feather the throttle i can keep it going and eventually it may clear and run ok !?
Any ideas ????
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: cullygti on 06 February 2011, 16:41: this was happenin in my 1.8t sorry cant help you as i never found out what the problem was the engine seized :cry:but not from that pickup pipe was blocked
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: new to vw on 06 February 2011, 17:20: after you have run the car and stopped it are you getting fuel to the cylinders????
check that you are getting spark and fuel at the engine...
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 17:31: check for spark.. check for fuel pump priming..
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: houston on 06 February 2011, 17:37: sounds like crankshaft sensor problems, get it scanned
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: navmk4gti on 06 February 2011, 17:42: might sound long shot but could it also be blocked up fuel filter.. only about £5 to get :undecided:
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: tech1889 on 06 February 2011, 18:05: that would affect it from first start up as well not just after its fully warmed up..
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: richw911 on 06 February 2011, 18:49: Quote from: houston on 06 February 2011, 17:37
sounds like crankshaft sensor problems, get it scanned

+1 or the fuel pump relay :wink:
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: kevjenkins on 06 February 2011, 20:50: So where would i find the crankshaft sensor ? Would it be by the bottom pully ? cause i have a oil leak of which i need to get sorted ! Could this be cause by oil on my sensor????
Cause i will be getting the oil leak sorted like asap!
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: richw911 on 06 February 2011, 21:17: Quote from: kevjenkins on 06 February 2011, 20:50
So where would i find the crankshaft sensor ? Would it be by the bottom pully ? cause i have a oil leak of which i need to get sorted ! Could this be cause by oil on my sensor????
Cause i will be getting the oil leak sorted like asap!

Is there any fault codes?

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3864951-DIY-cam-positioning-sensor-%28hall-sensor%29
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: bricey on 07 February 2011, 05:26: id get it scanned mate
whats the mileage on ur 4mo just so i can expect it..
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: kevjenkins on 07 February 2011, 08:51: 105,000 miles full service history!
sometimes it missfires randomly the more i think about it it could be this crankshaft sensor!
Fuel filter changed by the way!
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: bricey on 07 February 2011, 13:21: miss firing,could be a coil pack or spark plug whichever they use
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: b1gdub on 07 February 2011, 14:40: Quote from: houston on 06 February 2011, 17:37
sounds like crankshaft sensor problems, get it scanned

+3

Also be looking at air mass meter
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: bricey on 07 February 2011, 15:04: Quote from: b1gdub on 07 February 2011, 14:40
Quote from: houston on 06 February 2011, 17:37
sounds like crankshaft sensor problems, get it scanned

+3

Also be looking at air mass meter

+1
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: kevjenkins on 07 February 2011, 17:01: Quote from: b1gdub on 07 February 2011, 14:40
Quote from: houston on 06 February 2011, 17:37
sounds like crankshaft sensor problems, get it scanned

+3

Also be looking at air mass meter
I have changed it!!!
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: houston on 07 February 2011, 17:03: Quote from: kevjenkins on 07 February 2011, 17:01
Quote from: b1gdub on 07 February 2011, 14:40
Quote from: houston on 06 February 2011, 17:37
sounds like crankshaft sensor problems, get it scanned

+3

Also be looking at air mass meter
I have changed it!!!

could still be defective, was it genuine vw?
Title: Re: V6 4 Motion BIG PROBLEM!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
Post by: kevjenkins on 09 February 2011, 08:26: Ye genuine all the way for me!!!