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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: stupow on 09 February 2011, 19:33

Title: no fault codes but cutting out-boring, do not read
Post by: stupow on 09 February 2011, 19:33

i know this is well talked about and most people are probably bored of it but my 8 valve been misfiring then cutting out. cleared the codes that were showing and have been driving around but now not getting any codes. would of thought a problem would have shown up or is this not always the case?

Title: Re: no fault codes but cutting out
Post by: Deano2711 on 09 February 2011, 19:36

Fault codes don't always come up Mate. Try doing a search and you will find plenty of answers but try cleaning your Throttle Body first  :wink: :wink:

Title: Re: no fault codes but cutting out
Post by: stupow on 09 February 2011, 19:38

ok mate ill have another read around. already cleaned out the throttle body with carb cleaner though. im thinking maybe coil

Title: Re: no fault codes but cutting out
Post by: stupow on 09 February 2011, 20:10

have also tried changing ecu relay but gsf gave me wrong one, there werent enough pins on the one they sold me

Title: Re: no fault codes but cutting out
Post by: mark-mk3gti on 09 February 2011, 20:36

 It cutting out while driving? Especially when warm? For me it was the crank sensor! And no fault codes showed up.. When I took it out it fell apart in my hand, check my build thread and there is a pic of it...

Title: Re: no fault codes but cutting out
Post by: stupow on 09 February 2011, 20:41

mines the 2e engine, it hasnt got a crank sensor has it? its normally when hot but has done it straight from cold start a couple of times

Title: Re: no fault codes but cutting out
Post by: rubjonny on 10 February 2011, 09:21

yeah no crank sensor, id be looking at the dizzy and the wiring to it, plus the obvious like new leads, plugs, cap and arm from here:
http://www.vwspares.co.uk

Title: Re: no fault codes but cutting out
Post by: stupow on 26 February 2011, 13:46

Drove it to the mechanic that used to look after my grale. after 5 mins he decided its the amplifier that is bonded to the coil. shame it cant be bought seperate :-(