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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Perryd84 on 12 March 2013, 08:32
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Just had new cambelt and water pump fitted but now I'm having some wired issues :undecided:
1: The car doesn't start on first try unless I give it a bit of gas then it picks up?!
2: While driving when I come to a stop the car idles erratically dropping then going up, it does this a few times before settling?!
Probably nothing to do with the new belt and pump but thought I would mention it just in case.
Any help would be great as it's a massive pain when I forget to put my foot down to start it and also well embarrassing in a packed petrol station when the car don't start and gives off a massive starter motor scream just to draw even more attention :embarrassed: :angry:
Oh one more thing on VAGCOM it gives back "engine coolant sensor" Intermittent nothing else?!
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get some codes up matey and have the starter replaced, 140£ at a VAG specialist or 100£ yourself, also check your battery down halfords with their free checks and how long ago was the alternator done?
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get some codes up matey and have the starter replaced, 140£ at a VAG specialist or 100£ yourself, also check your battery down halfords with their free checks and how long ago was the alternator done?
Yeah had it on VAGCOM comes back with the engine coolant sensor intermittent.
I put new battery in couple years ago can't be knackered already?
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cold weather doesnt help battery life at the mo, get the temp sensor replaced with an OEM one
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Cheers I'll take a trip to the stealers get a sensor and see what happens.
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well before you go anywhere give the sensor a clean and see if that helps?
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well before you go anywhere give the sensor a clean and see if that helps?
Good shout! Cheers mate!
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ever thought that the timing might be out a tiny bit?
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ever thought that the timing might be out a tiny bit?
+1 could cause massive issues if this is the case, but considering it should of had worst symptons shouldnt it? :undecided:
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ever thought that the timing might be out a tiny bit?
What would cause that? fix?
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my first thought is that the timing beld has been put back on maybe a tooth out..... was it like this befor??
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my first thought is that the timing beld has been put back on maybe a tooth out..... was it like this befor??
but i thought skipping a tooth is pretty much good-bye engine? :undecided:
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my first thought is that the timing beld has been put back on maybe a tooth out..... was it like this befor??
The idling issue is since the cam belt change.
my first thought is that the timing beld has been put back on maybe a tooth out..... was it like this befor??
but i thought skipping a tooth is pretty much good-bye engine? :undecided:
Sounds serious this can' be the problem can it? The car drives perfect apart from the idling problem and the start up issue.
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get the crank shaft TDC and see if it all lines up
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Put the car on VAGCOM last night and recorded the idling problem. Recorded the throttle valve as well I'm thinking is it a dirty throttle body? Can anyone diagnose faults from logs as I'm pretty basic when it comes to this?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Akw_RdgcpgW1dG1FZVh4M1U1cURhVU16OU81eHF0THc&usp=sharing
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my first thought is that the timing beld has been put back on maybe a tooth out..... was it like this befor??
but i thought skipping a tooth is pretty much good-bye engine? :undecided:
na they still run if they are a tooth out :smiley: but this throw a management light on im sure
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my first thought is that the timing beld has been put back on maybe a tooth out..... was it like this befor??
but i thought skipping a tooth is pretty much good-bye engine? :undecided:
na they still run if they are a tooth out :smiley: but this throw a management light on im sure
thanks for clearing that up! :grin:
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my first thought is that the timing beld has been put back on maybe a tooth out..... was it like this befor??
but i thought skipping a tooth is pretty much good-bye engine? :undecided:
na they still run if they are a tooth out :smiley: but this throw a management light on im sure
No management light yet so don't think it's a tooth out. Any other ideas it's driving me mad!!!
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I had an issue with engine splutter a year back. Intermittent light. Cleared the code and didn't come back