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Offline papperbear

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Re: Car transformation into a Beetle!
« Reply #10 on: 14 March 2006, 13:08 »
Things aren't going well ... the VAG com doesnt display and error messages

  • the MAF has been replaced but didnt fix the problem
  • the spark plugs have been replaced but didnt fix the problem
  • the injectors are being tested to see if they are goosed

... they havent added up the bill yet but I'm thinking its at least £200

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Re: Car transformation into a Beetle!
« Reply #11 on: 14 March 2006, 13:32 »
if its a coil pack, unplugging one at a time will tell you which one is naff.

i might be reading this totally wrong but it does seem like you're describing a physical tremor/vibration, rather than a misfire. that to me screams flywheel problems.

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Re: Car transformation into a Beetle!
« Reply #12 on: 14 March 2006, 21:53 »
Whooopie .... car is fixed!!!

Had to replace the MAF, a coil pack, spark plugs and finally the ignition module.

£350 in all - a very expensive fix.

The ignition module was faulty which was causing an excessive amount of petrol into the cylinders which was causing all the problems.

Thanks for all your help  ...   :laugh:

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Re: Car transformation into a Beetle!
« Reply #13 on: 16 March 2006, 10:01 »
like ivor says, bp ultimate diesel is also green :(

i almost stuck the nozzle in once, then moved pumps at the last second coz i realised! GRRR @ BP