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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: PS1801 on 31 January 2013, 16:27

Title: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: PS1801 on 31 January 2013, 16:27: While trying to solve some running issues with my Mk3 GTi 16v I found a loose connector, and being a bit of a newbie I couldn't see where it should go.... I've attached a pic.

Also I checked the oil and it was a bit low, so I topped it up a bit and when I checked the dip stick againthere was nothing on it?!?!?!(http://[img]http://s1303.beta.photobucket.com/user/PS1801/media/20130131_154841.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)[/img]
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 31 January 2013, 17:00: No image.

When you say the oil was low, how low are we talking here... Not even on the dipstick at all?
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: PS1801 on 31 January 2013, 17:13: http://s1303.beta.photobucket.com/user/PS1801/media/20130131_154841.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 (http://s1303.beta.photobucket.com/user/PS1801/media/20130131_154841.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)

When I first checked it it was just under the cross hatching, so I topped her up and re dipped the stick, then waited a minute or so then checked and there was nothing at all?
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: sharki786 on 31 January 2013, 17:19: That wn abf? Keep topping it bit by bit and leave it for 5mins. I know stupid to say but make sure your parked on a level road
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: PS1801 on 31 January 2013, 17:21: Yea it;s an ABF.... I might not have given it enough time to be honest.
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: Ess_Three on 31 January 2013, 17:22: Quote from: PS1801 on 31 January 2013, 17:13
http://s1303.beta.photobucket.com/user/PS1801/media/20130131_154841.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 (http://s1303.beta.photobucket.com/user/PS1801/media/20130131_154841.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)

When I first checked it it was just under the cross hatching, so I topped her up and re dipped the stick, then waited a minute or so then checked and there was nothing at all?

I think that connector goes on the plastic line from the engine breather to the inlet hose just before the throttle body, between the cam belt cover and inlet hose from the airbox.
There should be a bit there for it to pop onto.
It does nothing...so it doesn't matter if it's plugged in or not.
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: itavaltalainen on 31 January 2013, 17:25: could be for charcoal canister?
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: leigh_harty on 31 January 2013, 17:32: Quote from: itavaltalainen on 31 January 2013, 17:25
could be for charcoal canister?

Wire way to short to reach the charcoal canister.
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: sharki786 on 31 January 2013, 17:42: Quote from: leigh_harty on 31 January 2013, 17:32
Quote from: itavaltalainen on 31 January 2013, 17:25
could be for charcoal canister?

Wire way to short to reach the charcoal canister.
Yep too short for the charcoal.
Defo going to be around the throttle area
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: Ess_Three on 31 January 2013, 17:47: I'm think I've already mentioned it...

There are only 3 plugs on the bit of loom that goes behind the head. The idle switch that is behind the TB, the TPS which has 3 wires, and the spare connector that goes to the plastic pipe from the crankcase breather to inlet hose.
It's not used.
I'm pretty sure that's what it is.
Title: Re: I have a couple of issues, need help please!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 31 January 2013, 19:16: It is mate, i think it's for cars sold in colder climates that require some kind of pre air warming system iirc.