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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Mr Blue on 27 March 2007, 17:24

Title: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: Mr Blue on 27 March 2007, 17:24

hi people

I did a search but i still dont know where the dignostic port is on a mk3 golf 2.0 8v (m reg)

The car cuts out and read that its the ignition relay. I dont have a number '30' relay so what polistion should the '30' relay be? e.g. Top right 3rd one in??

chers


Blue :smiley:

Title: Re: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: adyh on 27 March 2007, 17:35

Totally remove the ashtray from the dash board . Now there is a piece of black plastic above the cigarette lighter , this slides to the right .

Title: Re: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: Mr Blue on 27 March 2007, 19:04

chers mate :smiley:

Ive found the relay. its right at the top and hard to see :evil:. Car runs when I tape relay so its deffo that

Title: Re: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: bsting on 27 March 2007, 19:59

There are two white hooks on either side of the fuse/relay box
Flip those up and gently pull the thing down, this will give you better access.

Dont bother with the old #30 relay

Replace it with a new 'made in germany' one

Not online much m8 but Len405 will know what im on about  :smiley:

Title: Re: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: Mr Blue on 29 March 2007, 15:50

ok changed the relay for a brand new one

engine fired and then cut out again. not happy :angry: :angry:

I did look at the crank sensor?? the one thats got the connector on top of the engoine mount. The wires are almost bare and brittle.

I did unplug this when i got the engine to run and it cut off (just a test)


how much are these fookin sh!tty things?

Title: Re: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: badboygolf on 29 March 2007, 17:18

does the engine cut out while your driving? it used to happen to my golf so i replaced the engine. does your revs go up and down when the engines cold?

Title: Re: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: adyh on 29 March 2007, 17:19

A little bit drastic .

Title: Re: diagnostic port? and engine cuts out. 8v 2.0
Post by: Mr Blue on 29 March 2007, 19:24

chers for the advice peeps

It was the damn sensor behind the engine mount! cost me about £115 on a trade account. still bloddy pricey and the only reason why im pissed off :angry: :grin:

Was awkward to fit as the engine mount had to be removed :angry:

Fired up and im going for a run. If it cuts out im burning the bastud :smiley: