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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: loopyloo28 on 12 March 2011, 21:40
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hi all, first of i have joined as my partner is a rs owner member and gets loads of help on there, now i need it and hope a few of you could help me out ,
first is ......... i drive along and my gti turbo seems to just die on me and i normally put my foot flat down and it just starts going again,, other times is when im at a stand still it will just cut out and when re started it dies when i touch accelarator ! not to sure what this could be but much needed help needed !
second is that i cant find the color code on it ! it a s reg silver golf gti anniversery edition and has a kinda blue tint in it. only had it 2 months and wanna buy a chip stick lol
thanks every one :laugh:
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Hi, welcome.
Sounds like spark plugs maybe does it seem to be misfiring a bit?
In not an expert by the way. Lol
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Welcome to the site :smiley:
Have a scan through this section, it is a common fault.
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Hi paint code located on sticker in boot next to spare wheel 4 didgit code. :smiley:
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Welcome need to scan it for fault code first :wink:
Paint code will be on the white sticker in the boot/ in the handbook something like lb5n
Yours sounds like Reflex silver :smiley:
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Use search function think theres a list of the codes on here aswell,happy hunting. :smiley:
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Satin Silver = LA7Z Reflex Silver = LA7W
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Satin Silver = LA7Z Reflex Silver = LA7W
thanks guy i just read it may be crank sensor is it !
thing is i aint got warning lights on dash so would i still a fault if i got it read ? dont wanna pay if there nothing there !
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Satin Silver = LA7Z Reflex Silver = LA7W
thanks guy i just read it may be crank sensor is it !
thing is i aint got warning lights on dash so would i still a fault if i got it read ? dont wanna pay if there nothing there !
Yes code will be stored in the ECU :wink:
Get one of these :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-VAG-OBD2-OBD-U280-/160555790154?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2561deef4a
Could also be the fuel pump relay
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0
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S reg will be Satin Silver :smiley:
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Satin Silver = LA7Z Reflex Silver = LA7W
thanks guy i just read it may be crank sensor is it !
thing is i aint got warning lights on dash so would i still a fault if i got it read ? dont wanna pay if there nothing there !
Yes code will be stored in the ECU :wink:
Get one of these :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-VAG-OBD2-OBD-U280-/160555790154?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2561deef4a
Could also be the fuel pump relay
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0
just brought one thanks as vw charge TO much to do f all :laugh:
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Just to let you know they didn't do a anniversary in a S reg. So if it has annistuff then it's a replica