Runs sh!t on optimax

[Agreeable Slick]

How is that wrong? An alarm holds a memory of codes. A certain code is assigned to an alarm main unit, and the key fob that is used to open/close, arm/disarm the alarm.

They have a reserve power supply that will keep a code for something around the 30min/1 hour time period. Anymore than this and they lose their memory. Hence needing it to be re-programmed. Which is a costly process, (last time i checked the cheapest was about £70 if it was just the keyring part that needed resetting)

Anyway, this is completely off topic, so back to razzing the tits off your motor.

[rubjonny]

some do, some don't, it depends on the alarm manufacturer.  Plus how do you know if he even has one?  Generally speaking most alarms have a procedure to recode keyfobs to the alarm unit, VW fit ones do at least.

Trouble is knowing how to do it, though usually the procedure is easily found out with a bit of research.  I was mostly talking about the MAF part of what you said though

[Agreeable Slick]

I was pretty sure the MFA defaulted back to zero, much the same result as removing the fuse. (resetting)

As for VW alarms, i wasn't aware that the mk2s came with factory fit alarms, making them aftermarket ones, and most people have an alarm fitted as the insurance is a wayne kerr if you don't have one.

Either way it won't solve the problem.

[rubjonny]

Yea the MK2 did have a factory fit alarm, well it was a dealer fit option not 'from the factory'.  Later VWs had an alarm system.  Of all the cars I know with alarms, disconnecting the battery is not a problem.  As for the MFA yes it will reset, but its completly different to a maf which is what you mentioned in your original post

Edit: But yes, you should read your alarm manual before you disconnect your battery for a great length of time, and make sure that you know the procedure for recoding any fobs if necessary.  Disconnecting the battery for a few minutes should be fine though, which is more than long enough to reset anything stored on the ECU if it has any memory.  The MK2 doesn't but I believe the MK3 & later models may have!

[Uruk Hai]

Every body chill, the car doesn't have any type of alarm or immobilizer. When I bought it there was the remains of an alarm system so asked a auto leccy I know to take out everything to do with the alarm and imob and give the car a check over to make sure all the wiring's O.K. The car seems to be O.k. since giving it plenty the other night and it feels a bit more urgent through the gears and nice and smooth but I'm reserving judgment on the Optimax for now. I had a look on the site that rubjonny suggested and the prices are very good so I might be putting new plugs, leads, rotor arm and dizzie cap on it (£35 inc VAT for the lot)

[Agreeable Slick]

No one is getting anti, we always talk like this between me and ol' rubber.

[Uruk Hai]

No sweat mate I was only having a giggle and thankyou to all for the comments and advice much appreciated 

[rubjonny]

well all like a good mass-debate around here

[Uruk Hai]

 

[Xiotis]

If you ran it low then crud could have got stuck in the fuel filter and is restricting the flow of fuel to the injectors. It may be a good idea to replace it, especially if you have no record of it ever being replaced. Putting some injector cleaner in the tank wouldnt hurt either.