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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: DMcK on 23 February 2012, 22:54
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What is wrong? Basically my car is trying to pull off but its doing it slow. Its like it wants to go but something is holding it back. Hard to explain. Anyone know what the problem could be?
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Scan for fault codes bud let us know what pops up be easier pin point the problem :wink:
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Right you got me. I'm new to all of this. Had this car since beginning of the month. Had a 1.4 Polo before. So when you say scan i couldn't tell you where i start or how to do it mate lol. :cry:
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Get a code reader off ebay bud there under 10 quid or a vag com cable and download free software off rosstech.. You can scan your car then ..tells u anything wrong with it etc not everything always shows up tho but most time symptoms like you said a fault code will throw up :wink:
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Right i'm going to order one now if i find one on eBay. Cheers. Probably struggle to find one now :rolleyes:
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Theres a few and don't know what one to choose. I'm so bloody clueless.
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scanner-Reader-SKODA-diagnostic-Fault/dp/B001KSZQNM
that 1 works :smiley:
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http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=280768454727&index=1&nav=SEARCH&nid=10832815335 (http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=280768454727&index=1&nav=SEARCH&nid=10832815335)
Dont know link will show on my phone lol but thats you need bud had mine 2 years now :smiley:
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Cheers Barrym and navmk4. What you guys think would be better, just the lead or one with the reader to. I don't mind spending up to 25 quid. And yeah navmk4 the link come up mate.
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the handheld 1s are something i just keep in the glovebox but both do the same job
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Right i'm going to order it now. Where does it plug into by the way?
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If you have a laptop to hand then just get the cable because you can copy and save the fault codes and givea u short description what it is etc.. The code reader is more for on the go and will only show you the code.
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above your ashtray a small bit of trim comes off an plugs behind that
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If you have a laptop to hand then just get the cable because you can copy and save the fault codes and givea u short description what it is etc.. The code reader is more for on the go and will only show you the code.
they come with a book that tells u the fault
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Cheers Barrym and navmk4. What you guys think would be better, just the lead or one with the reader to. I don't mind spending up to 25 quid. And yeah navmk4 the link come up mate.
What version of windows you running? VAGCOM is the best choice as you can log aswel :cool:
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Ooops i've ordered the handheld one. I will order the lead to then. For when i'm not on the go, least i will have both then :laugh: And im running windows 7 mate.
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You dont need both.
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Ooops i've ordered the handheld one. I will order the lead to then. For when i'm not on the go, least i will have both then :laugh: And im running windows 7 mate.
VAGCOM is better but dont fink it works on Windows 7.... only Vista and XP (unless you pay for it from VAGCOM)
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Does work on windows 7. Look at my how to on vagcom section that will help :wink:
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just buy the handheld 1 it comes with a booklet with codes in etc and u can search here and rosstech for more code info
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rosstech got a wiki of all there codes with break downs on when the code means to that with a code reader and your sorted :grin:
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Cheers for the help people. Will download some software now if i know how to :rolleyes:
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I ordered the handheld reader. If anyone has any time can you post a link to the software i need to download please because i'm bloody lost. If not no worries.
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Go oN rosstech website all info and software there :wink:
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u dont need software with the handheld scanner it gives u a code then u just look in the book see what the fault is
then ask some1 on here how to fix any probs :wink:
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Oh look i found this at the top of the page and it says " The First thing to do if your MK4 has a Fault"
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=189447.0
I wonder if that would help and have all the information needed? Na lets just not read it.
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:lipsrsealed:
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Cor it's someone's time of the month. :sick:
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I didn't see it my bad.
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Cor it's someone's time of the month. :sick:
:grin: help and sarcasm also at the top of the page :laugh:
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:laugh: I can never tell by reading. :lipsrsealed:
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I got the diagnostic tool though today. The codes that come up
00515
16500
01218
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I got the diagnostic tool though today. The codes that come up
00515
16500
01218
Are the codes not in your book?
00515 - Camshaft Position (Hall) Sensor (G40): No Signal
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/00515
16500 - Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (G62): Implausible Signal
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88088.0
01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200)
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/01218
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Cheers @Richw911. 2 where and 1 wasn't. Would anyone care to explain what the Camshaft sensor and all if the air bag one is serious please?
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Cheers @Richw911. 2 where and 1 wasn't. Would anyone care to explain what the Camshaft sensor and all if the air bag one is serious please?
Cam sensor Under the cam belt cover, it will be located right at the front at the top of the engine.
Air bag may be an old code :smiley:
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Ok cheers. Well i've booked it in for a service for next week anyways so will be all looked over.