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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: sparky2010 on 01 March 2012, 19:10

Title: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: sparky2010 on 01 March 2012, 19:10

Hi, had gone out the other night, car was fine on the way out and come to start the car to go home and did not start for love or money. When I turn ignition on I hear a clicking nosie from the dashboard continuously, I looked under the bonnet and noticed that the throttle is partly opening and closing continuously.

I have tried to read the fault codes but when I try my reader just comes up with error!

I have tried disconnecting the throttle housing lead and turned on the ignition but the clicking from the dashboard continues to click away.

I aussme that there s a major fault with the ecu!


Please help!

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: kennedyuk2001 on 01 March 2012, 19:22

Try disconnecting the battery for half hr.

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: richw911 on 01 March 2012, 19:38

Check the fuses for the ECU no 10 / 43 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: sparky2010 on 03 March 2012, 21:48

Right have checked the fuses and all ok, have tried disconnecting the battery, have also removed the throttle housing and cleaned it but still no joy. Has anyone got any more suggestions?

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: richw911 on 04 March 2012, 00:44

Quote from: sparky2010 on 03 March 2012, 21:48

Right have checked the fuses and all ok, have tried disconnecting the battery, have also removed the throttle housing and cleaned it but still no joy. Has anyone got any more suggestions?

Checked the fuses on top of the battery? Earth leads ok? Battery terminals ok/ Battery fully charged?

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: sparky2010 on 22 March 2012, 20:51

Right have doubled checked all fuses and have changed the petrol pump relay but still no joy. When I pull the fuse out for the ecu all the clicking stops and when a pull the cable connector out of th thottle housing it all seems ok. So I assume that the throtte housing may be faulty.

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: rio_gti on 23 March 2012, 16:54

get another tb and plug it in

where abouts are you?

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: sparky2010 on 25 March 2012, 10:46

Thanks rio_gti, I'm in Guildford in Surrey. Will look for one on eBay. Cheers

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: rio_gti on 25 March 2012, 11:06

It is drive by wire isn't it..... I got one in my garage u can try befor u go spending money on one just incase ts not that

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: brianpologti on 26 March 2012, 17:30

Have you check the battery ? Try simple first ,

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: golf-sib on 27 March 2012, 11:24

I'd say its unlikely the TB, doesn't seem TB related, if anything I'd check:

Fuses (internal and on battery)
Cable to starter is in all good health
Cable to battery
Battery is charges

Title: Re: Not starting, faulty throttle housing
Post by: houston on 27 March 2012, 11:48

clicking sounds more like the starter solenoid hasnt enough power, try a jump start?