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Affmaheed

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1.8 gti dies on me
« on: 07 August 2012, 20:43 »
Hi Guys

my golf is driving me crazy
it`s a 2000 20 valve turbo

agu engine

i have replaced the following

maf
plugs
coolant temp sender
stripped and cleaned the throttle body

car has done 84000 miles

starts fine but when you pull away it looses power but it does not cut out
i have tried nailing on the by pass and it seams okay for a few mins then it starts again

i am at my wits end with this car  :cry:
any help would be great

Affmaheed

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #1 on: 07 August 2012, 20:44 »
no fault codes either  :sad:

Offline jamie1989

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #2 on: 07 August 2012, 21:02 »
Boost pipe blown off?

No faults so nothing electrical.

Do you have a boost guage installed?
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

Affmaheed

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #3 on: 07 August 2012, 21:04 »
i had a look at the pipes and hoses
i dont see anything obvious

Affmaheed

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #4 on: 07 August 2012, 21:06 »
the other half has just told me she could smell fuel earlier

Affmaheed

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #5 on: 07 August 2012, 21:08 »
sorry
i dont have a boost gauge fitted

Offline markgti1.8t

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #6 on: 07 August 2012, 21:08 »
check you timing is ok had the same problem with a other car and it was the timing that jumped

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #7 on: 07 August 2012, 21:12 »
Could be any pipe from turbo to intercooler then intercooler to throttle body, Check nothing has popped off or split.

Also check the breather system (pcv system) from the rocker cover youl see a 90degree pipe it follows down to the oil filter housing and under inlet manifold, Again very prone to splitting etc.

As you said youv changed the maf etc.
Does it miss at all?
A common fault if missing is 99% the ignition amp on airbox, this sensor plays part with the coil packs.

Dont spend silly money on it yet, Just check all pipework first then go from there.
AGU's are very simple so you should be ok once youv researched the engine identifying problems.
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

Affmaheed

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #8 on: 07 August 2012, 21:19 »
it could be the ignition amp
getting dark here so i will check the pipework and hoses tomorrow

failing that it could be the ignition amp

cheers mate

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Re: 1.8 gti dies on me
« Reply #9 on: 07 August 2012, 21:23 »
As I said dont throw money at it.

Take the plastic engine covers off and take a good look around.
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)