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Offline Perryd84

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Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« on: 12 March 2013, 08:32 »
Just had new cambelt and water pump fitted but now I'm having some wired issues  :undecided:

1: The car doesn't start on first try unless I give it a bit of gas then it picks up?!

2: While driving when I come to a stop the car idles erratically dropping then going up, it does this a few times before settling?!

Probably nothing to do with the new belt and pump but thought I would mention it just in case.

Any help would be great as it's a massive pain when I forget to put my foot down to start it and also well embarrassing in a packed petrol station when the car don't start and gives off a massive starter motor scream just to draw even more attention  :embarrassed: :angry:

Oh one more thing on VAGCOM it gives back "engine coolant sensor" Intermittent nothing else?!
« Last Edit: 12 March 2013, 08:38 by Perryd84 »
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #1 on: 12 March 2013, 08:37 »
get some codes up matey and have the starter replaced, 140£ at a VAG specialist or 100£ yourself, also check your battery down halfords with their free checks and how long ago was the alternator done?
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #2 on: 12 March 2013, 08:42 »
Quote from: GTi_James on 12 March 2013, 08:37
get some codes up matey and have the starter replaced, 140£ at a VAG specialist or 100£ yourself, also check your battery down halfords with their free checks and how long ago was the alternator done?

Yeah had it on VAGCOM comes back with the engine coolant sensor intermittent.

I put new battery in couple years ago can't be knackered already?
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #3 on: 12 March 2013, 08:56 »
cold weather doesnt help battery life at the mo, get the temp sensor replaced with an OEM one
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #4 on: 12 March 2013, 09:32 »
Cheers I'll take a trip to the stealers get a sensor and see what happens.
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #5 on: 12 March 2013, 10:39 »
well before you go anywhere give the sensor a clean and see if that helps?
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #6 on: 12 March 2013, 10:55 »
Quote from: GTi_James on 12 March 2013, 10:39
well before you go anywhere give the sensor a clean and see if that helps?

Good shout! Cheers mate!
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #7 on: 12 March 2013, 10:58 »
ever thought that the timing might be out a tiny bit?
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #8 on: 12 March 2013, 11:02 »
Quote from: Nino on 12 March 2013, 10:58
ever thought that the timing might be out a tiny bit?

+1 could cause massive issues if this is the case, but considering it should of had worst symptons shouldnt it?  :undecided:
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Re: Problems after new cambelt/Water pump
« Reply #9 on: 12 March 2013, 12:23 »
Quote from: Nino on 12 March 2013, 10:58
ever thought that the timing might be out a tiny bit?

What would cause that? fix?
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