16v running like CRAP

[golfvr6]

Also check the hall sender in the distributor.

[Gambit]

yes i've been advised to check this also for my erratic 16v (in mk2 forum)

but how exactly do u check it? what am i checking for? so far all ive done is take the 3 wires connected to it off and give then clean up

[Lee]

I have now been told to check my air mass sensor in the airbox. what is that and how do i check it works ok.

[Lee]

I forgot to say that the car only does this once it has fully warmed up.

[free]

have you tryed german sweadish & french (GSF) there a good place and cheep, you should have a shop ner you, if not they do mail order. or www.gsfcarparts.co.uk

[golfvr6]

Don't use GSF , they are muppets. Always go to VW if possible, genuine parts are always the best.

[Lee]

How do i check the hall sender. Should i take the plug off it and see if it runs the same.

[Gambit]

Lee, i've got the exact same problem as you, mine only does it also when its warm, it will miss inbetween 2800rpm - 3200rpm, and also the rev counter goes haywire sometimes bouncing all over the place. and basically run like a bag of nails - though the problem is v.intermittent

i couldnt understand why it only happened when it was warm, until i was told the hall sender is more likely to fail when warm!

i've checked & cleaned everything, so i ordered a new hall sender of eurocarparts for ?30 and im gonna fit it this weekend.

ill let you know how i get on.

Craig

[Blue MK2]

Is the engine timing right? fuel/Air mixture correct? Theres some Ht leads on ebay worth a try?

[Lee]

Ok gambit let me know how it goes. Also im not sure how to check the timing my mate did the cambelt not that long ago and he lined up all the timing marks on the pulleys.