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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Overseer on 28 March 2004, 17:56
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took the car out for a lil spin to get some petrol etc..
was on a country b-road doing about 60 in 3rd.. and it cut all power on me totally, dropped to second got a lil more go outta it then more of the same.. and ground to a halt ended up stranded at the side of the road.
the temp guage on the dash wasnt showing anything OTT.
when i got out and popped the bonnet there was a burning smell coming from the engine and a few puffs of smoke rising from the back and there was a some smoke coming from the exhaust, it wasn't dirty smoke. was low on oil.. it was on minimum.
so got towed home.
the car sounds like its almost about to turn over now.. but doesn't start
have topped up the oil...
anyone got any idea of what i've done.. and the cost? (eek)
woe :(
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also... car had been idling very lumpy in the morning (didnt drive far then though only moved it few feet.)
later when driving noticed that where i usually can use 5th when doing 30 ish... it was so juddery had to change out again (bout 20 mins before i conked out). have a feeling it was a bit tempermental before i conked too..
am praying its a fuel related thing.. i had 1/4 tank, but could be pump or something.. we're gonna check all that tomorrow night.
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called this place >> http://www.carshoptaunton.co.uk
and they don't have a lot on right now.. after checking it over more tonight will book it in :(
have used them a lot of times for alarm stuff, and a girl at works had the head gasket on her golf cab done there.
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pretty much convinced myself its the head gasket now
there was no gunk in the obvious places though..
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Get compression checked and coolant system check for exhaust gasses.
If both are fine then headgasket has not gone.
Could be an ignition problem?
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am going to check the fuses properly and check its getting fuel tonight.
will see if we can check compression too, but can't remember if we've got a tester handy.
if not will leave that to the people i'm gonna take it to.
(and have to make sure my bikes roadworthy :D)
does seem potentially electrical.. argg
better than having blown something up.. have been fearing the worst..
didn't hear anything though apart from a smooth loss of power...
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distributor failure?
check for spark and fuel
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will do.. wouldn't be surprised if more things are damp or whatever after last weeks saga with that solenoid connection :)
btw if it helps, it wouldn't bump start when towed either
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why do you think the headgasket has gone??
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dunno :)
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plugs are ok, havent compression tested though.
theres no spark, and no fuel is getting through.
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seems 'lectrical now..
a relay, or immob/alarm or something..
whatcha think mr 6? (thx for help btw :))
whichever way i can do what i want with work tomorrow..
so am gonna call the break down people first thing and get the car over to carshop, they have a fault code reader n stuff there, plus i know they have free time tomorrow coz i told em i might randomly turn up, i'mma give em a call first thing too though.
feeling happier now :)
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No spark or fuel, and some burnt smells...
I'd check the wire harnesses, first around where you saw it first time then just around. No power to coil or fuel pump, check the harness that leads to or from the CPU.
At first description though, sounded like the timing belt stripped a few teeth and burned up the belt, I'd check that next..
There aren't too many things that would affect both..
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well cambelt was only done in oct, at the dealership so i hope that'd be ok.
so i guess something got frazzed. (never can be too sure tho :()
i'm takin it in tomorrow anyways, so they'll see. :)
will holla back with the verdict :)
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Timing belt won't affect the fuelling, it will probably affect the spark as the cam sender will not operate.
Is the alarm/immobiliser working properly?
vw immobilisers usually cut fuel and ignition.
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^ good @ timing belt comment, was hoping thats not an issue in all of this :)
it has a toad ai600 alarm... it arms and disarms ok, but wouldnt put it past it at all...
i normally use these guys i'm taking it to for alarm/stereo and electrical stuff, as do most of the people i work with :)
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The only other thing i can think of is a problem with the ecu, or maybe ecu relay.
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but its not blown up 8)
and if its just one of those damn relays people keep posting about i'm gonna carry a spare one ;)
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Did you check for a spark from the coil as well as from the ht leads?
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not sure what my a-s-s-i-stant (dad) did :)
(lol @ board tripping over 'a-s-s' )
(my dinner was ready before his, lol)
goin bed now, will post back how i got on tomorrow
thx for all pointers, advice n stuff.. :)
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car fixed!!! can get at 5 later :)
was the ignition coil :)
they've also cleaned throttle body out for me :)
;D
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Bonus, panic over!!
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yeah i asked em to do the throttle body, saves me doing it.
my bulb holders for the smoked stuff should be next door at vw, so can get them (leaves work for 10 mins..) wash me car later and fit the smoked stuff tonight.
just wondering if i'll be able to fit my mountain bike in my car with the back seats down.. BUT.. there are subs in the boot behind the rear seats that i cant move too.. eekk.. well i guess if i commit to it i'll have to. lol
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LOL
Just in the process of buying new bike, considering getting a bike carrier, but have heard horror stories of scratched paintwork etc
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my mates getting a bike.. we're supposed to be going up into the hills regularly soon.... i told HIM to get a bike carrier for his fiesta .... lol
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changing the subject completely, you know of anyone that might want a mint condition Orange Gringo?
at least your car problems are over overseer :)
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How much you looking for JV?
What model is it?
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I shall send you an email :)
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Staying on the bike theme, I personally would get a roof rack and then buy a cycle carrier (the one where the bike stands up and is supported on the frame). At least this way you can still access the boot and dont have to worry about scratching the bodywork (as much). Tried both and the boot ones make it far too easy to scratch the car. At least with the roof mounted carrier, you can then carry an extra hitch hiker.... ;D
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getting a lift in me mates 4motion to get my car.. bikes in storage room in the production dept here.. so will try cram bike in tomorrow, fear of bein stranded with bike out on the other side of town.. :)
(cant leave my nice marin there)
ohh and popped next door for those indicator bulb holders.. vw had 1, but not the other 1!!!
useless.. so cant fit me new smoked stuff tonight..
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at least your car problems are over overseer :)
hope so!! :)
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^ so much for that!!!
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=8;action=display;threadid=7661
grrr lol