« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: 1.8t running on 3 HELP  (Read 1573 times)

Offline BUDSY

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 16
1.8t running on 3 HELP
« on: 02 January 2013, 18:37 »
I have a 2000 1.8 20v t i bought it yesterday and it was running on 3 so checked it over and found an electrode missing from a plug so i put a new set of plugs in it and everything was fine.

today it started running a bit lumpy so ive checked the plugs again but they are ok i checked the coil packs and found that its number 4 (furthest to the right) so swapped the coil packs and found that its not the coil pack either so its definatly number 4 but the plug and coilpack are both ok the wiring loom to the coil pack looks ok too

where do I go next please?

Logged

Offline mcgee9t2

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,289
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #1 on: 02 January 2013, 19:00 »
Scanned it for fault codes?
Logged

Offline Wazzzer

  • Moderator
  • 10k hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 11,172
  • Golf GTI 1.8T AGU
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #2 on: 02 January 2013, 19:04 »
what engine code
Logged


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline Chris.

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,916
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #3 on: 02 January 2013, 19:12 »
Where did your electrode go off the first plug is what id be asking!
Logged

Click For Build Thread

248bhp  278lbft R - Tech Powered 1.8T!!  - Gone but NOT forgotton

Offline wotavudunn

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 147
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #4 on: 02 January 2013, 19:46 »
Quote from: Chris. on 02 January 2013, 19:12
Where did your electrode go off the first plug is what id be asking!

and me  :sad:
Logged

Offline BUDSY

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 16
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #5 on: 02 January 2013, 19:48 »
electrode came off no1 but thats running ok i guess it got through the valve.
agu engine
and i dont have access to fault codes

i'm now thinking injector???? possibly

i just ran it up and was running on 3 then picked up no4 for a few seconds then 3 so took it out for a blast to maybe clear it but didnt
Logged

Offline barrym381

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 5,934
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #6 on: 02 January 2013, 19:58 »
ignition amp sounds fu*ked :smiley:
Logged

Offline BUDSY

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 16
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #7 on: 02 January 2013, 20:05 »
Ignition amp . . . i was lead to believe that when that goes it can take the coilpacks with it.

where is it mounted/ is it an easy replace?
Logged

Offline barrym381

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 5,934
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #8 on: 02 January 2013, 20:08 »
Quote from: BUDSY on 02 January 2013, 20:05
Ignition amp . . . i was lead to believe that when that goes it can take the coilpacks with it.

where is it mounted/ is it an easy replace?
its bolted to your air box im sure an its just a plug that connects it so easy to replace  :smiley:
Logged

Offline BUDSY

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 16
Re: 1.8t running on 3 HELP
« Reply #9 on: 02 January 2013, 20:10 »
is it also called the ignition control unit found one on GSF?  sorry for all the questions and thanx for the help
Logged
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »