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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Shady Pioneer on 22 June 2011, 19:20
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It's happening more frequently now, I didn't think much of it at first and assumed it would go away lol! It mainly happens when it's cold (when the weather is cold mainly) but will only do it once and run fine the rest of the duration it's on.
I'm not sure what to check, cheap fixes first really lol!
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temp sensor.
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Is throttle body clean
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Just get Chelsea to breathe on it!
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Have you got VAG com? if not buy it, its worth having.
ECU coolant temp sender would be my first stop, but also as Wayne said, get the throttle body off and give it a good clean(get a new gasket also).
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Just get Chelsea to breathe on it!
My apologies for spelling her name wrong! :rolleyes: :tongue:
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I have a new temp sensor. Can't for the life of me find instructions to change it or where the thing is in the first place. Any help? I don't have to flush the coolant system do I? I've got the ECU sensor.
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It's an absolute doddle to change the temp sensor, all you have to do is disconnect the wiring on it and remove the c-clip that holds it into place on top of the black plastic coolant flange on the front of the block above the oil filter. You should be able to recognise it from its yellow plastic collar.
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Just make sure you do it when the coolant is cold :grin:
Leave it overnight if you can, otherwise remove the expansion tank cap to release any pressure in the system.
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Bring it round....
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Changed the temp sensor and no joy, what now? Throttle body was cleaned about 2 months ago.
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Have you checked the sensor up on the side of the throttle body?
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Have you checked the sensor up on the side of the throttle body?
No, should I check it or replace it? What sensor is it?
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Not sure myself what it is! But it does have a throttle stop on it! So may have some bearing on your problem.
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Try changing the fuel pump and ecu relays.
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What number are these relays? Are get some a stealer. I hate this, once it gets going it's fine, mine you it cut out after getting fuel last night which annoyed me, an S3 almost went into the back of me.
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http://vwpolo2000.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=howto1&action=display&thread=132
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Mine did this and I replaced Relay 30 and it's been fine since.
Make sure you get a proper one from the stealers, not a lot really of cash really.
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I thought Shady knew about the Relays! One of THE most common Mk3 faults! :rolleyes:
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I thought Shady knew about the Relays! One of THE most common Mk3 faults! :rolleyes:
It is quite hilarious that the mk3 moderator is always posting about the most common problems :grin: :grin:
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Ain't it just. :grin:
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Moderator of the forum, not an expert. :rolleyes:
Does a good job so leave it.
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Moderator of the forum, not an expert. :rolleyes:
Does a good job so leave it.
What you brown nosing for? :grin: :kiss:
I thought Shady knew about the Relays! One of THE most common Mk3 faults! :rolleyes:
It is quite hilarious that the mk3 moderator is always posting about the most common problems :grin: :grin:
Feck off. :grin:
I know I ask about problems, but it shows I'm just like you lot, a normal. :laugh: Thank for all the advice so far, gonna ring the stealers tomorrow, get them to order me those two relays.
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mines was also cutting out when cold, i just moved the throtle cable back one notch and all is fine now.
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mines was also cutting out when cold, i just moved the throtle cable back one notch and all is fine now.
So what engine revs you got at tick over then?
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When its cold and just starts i get mayby 1200 rpm for 30-40 seconds then it drops to around 950 rpm but only when its cold. if i stop the car and start it again before it cools right down it starts at around 950 rpm.
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I've now found that is only happens under braking. :undecided:
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Vacuum line from manifold to the break servo?
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Vacuum line from manifold to the break servo?
This or a really soft engine mount and you pulling something.
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What hose is it to the brake servo?
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Find the brake servo first! Its a round disc but about 75mm thick fixed to the bulkhead, then see what small hose is attached and trace it back from there!
Simples! :wink:
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Well that took me all of 20seconds to find the problem.
Shady, you need to open your eyes haha. :lipsrsealed:
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C'mon spill!!!
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What was it?
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Why am i not suprised!! :grin:
Kirk failing again?...
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I don't know how everything works! Lol! It looks to be the brake servo hose, I'm gonna test it later hopefully and check.
Whilst round Adam's last night we plugged it into VAG-COM and no faults found. :cool:
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I don't know how everything works! Lol!
That leaves the impression that you know how some things work, you don't! :grin: :kiss:
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It gets boring poking fun at Shady!
Well only a bit sometimes! :grin:
Shady you wazzock! :rolleyes:
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Okay so checked the brake servo and there's nothing wrong with it! :undecided: I'm lost now as I have no idea what it is :(
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As per Len switch on side of throttle body...
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Did you replace the pipe?
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Did you replace the pipe?
There's no sign of leaking so I didn't.