Not starting, faulty throttle housing

[sparky2010]

Hi, had gone out the other night, car was fine on the way out and come to start the car to go home and did not start for love or money. When I turn ignition on I hear a clicking nosie from the dashboard continuously, I looked under the bonnet and noticed that the throttle is partly opening and closing continuously.

I have tried to read the fault codes but when I try my reader just comes up with error!

I have tried disconnecting the throttle housing lead and turned on the ignition but the clicking from the dashboard continues to click away.

I aussme that there s a major fault with the ecu!


Please help!

[kennedyuk2001]

Try disconnecting the battery for half hr.

[richw911]

Check the fuses for the ECU no 10 / 43 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0

[sparky2010]

Right have checked the fuses and all ok, have tried disconnecting the battery, have also removed the throttle housing and cleaned it but still no joy. Has anyone got any more suggestions?

[richw911]

Right have checked the fuses and all ok, have tried disconnecting the battery, have also removed the throttle housing and cleaned it but still no joy. Has anyone got any more suggestions?

Checked the fuses on top of the battery? Earth leads ok? Battery terminals ok/ Battery fully charged?

[sparky2010]

Right have doubled checked all fuses and have changed the petrol pump relay but still no joy. When I pull the fuse out for the ecu all the clicking stops and when a pull the cable connector out of th thottle housing it all seems ok. So I assume that the throtte housing may be faulty.

[rio_gti]

get another tb and plug it in

where abouts are you?

[sparky2010]

Thanks rio_gti, I'm in Guildford in Surrey. Will look for one on eBay. Cheers

[rio_gti]

It is drive by wire isn't it..... I got one in my garage u can try befor u go spending money on one just incase ts not that

[brianpologti]

Have you check the battery ? Try simple first ,