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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 24 August 2012, 19:07

Title: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 24 August 2012, 19:07

Hello I have recently got a 16v GTI and have done all the norm like service etc.  Is it worth having an

Diagnostic check from TSR.  They have quoted me £25 today.  What are your thoughts??

Thank u

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Screech16v on 24 August 2012, 19:38

If its all running ok then i wouldnt bother,spend the money on a code reader instead and do it yourself.

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 24 August 2012, 19:41

Yeah it is running fine, I am just paranoid want to make sure everything is running good. 

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Screech16v on 24 August 2012, 19:45

Stop being paranoid and just drive it,drive it hard   :evil:  lol

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 14:56

Any other opinions?

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: CJA321 on 26 August 2012, 15:20

If its running fine dont waste your money

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 15:26

It seems to be, what are the classic signs if it is not?

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: CJA321 on 26 August 2012, 15:41

Some form of warning light on dash. Lack of power. Excess exhaust smoke. Abs problems.

That kinda stuff  :smiley:

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Gavv8 on 26 August 2012, 15:42

Stop fretting and get out there and drive it while you still can..

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 16:08

The only light which does not go off is my handbreak light??

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: CJA321 on 26 August 2012, 16:15

Could be afew things. Check your brake fluid level thats first thing. Could have a leak somwere. Could be handbrake switch could even be wiring for brake fluid sensor.

Most likely fluid related, dont think theres diagnostic codes for that thou

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 16:23

The only thing out of that which i hav not done is check the wiring. Break fluid and switch are fine. Is it not a common fault for the mk3?

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Screech16v on 26 August 2012, 16:43

Hand brake light can be a sign for a duff abs ecu,does your abs light on the right come on ,selfcheck then  go off all ok?

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 16:46

Yeah mate abs light is fine

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Screech16v on 26 August 2012, 16:51

Could be a dodgey fluid cap then ,is the light just on all the time except while ignition is off of course

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 16:57

Yeah it is

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Screech16v on 26 August 2012, 17:19

try unplugging the cap

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 17:54

Unpugging the break fluid cap hey?

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 26 August 2012, 18:06

Jst done it its not that.

Title: Re: Engine Diagnostic Check??
Post by: twotwofour on 27 August 2012, 13:38

If you have a laptop you can buy a diagnostic kit to work with it. Makes life a lot simpler