GTI 16v cutting out intermittently...

[Ro_golf_gti]

yeah i had the same prob changed the relays and was still doin it pluged it up and found out it was the crank shaft sensor

[bunter]

so is this engine speed sensor the crank sensor then? ive heard so many names for the same sensor im getting all confused!!

[DazVR6]

Yup one and the same.

[bunter]

thanks

[capoot]

This sorted my problem bunter, will you keep us updated, as this could be something that should be stickied i think to go along with the textbook Relay issues....

[bunter]

well i replaced the crank sensor a month ago finally and the car seemed sorted out and was driving fine....for about 3 hours!!! i thought as the car was running well id take her and get her cleaned, so while i was waiting in the car wash the engine died and would not restart. i had the embarrassment of having some guys help push me into a spare parking space and then having the AA out who couldnt fix it and eventually towed me home.

the car has sat there since that day and has been gathering dust as i lost my job and was short on cashuntil today. i got my ass to Cooks VW in Peterboroughto order an ECU relay which is about the only part on the list of "to do`s" i hadnt done or had been done by the previous owner. to my amazement for such a common fault/part they had absolutely none in stock and i have to wait til saturday morning to pick it up.

anyway, i just thought id update this thread and let you all know how its going

[bunter]

changed the ecu relay (30) this morning and the car still ownt start, next up the temp sensors

[Lewism3]

Bunter

Was the Ross Tech software easy to use? I have ordered up my cable but not sure which version of VAG-COM to download. Any ideas?

Martin

[admc6]

I had a similar problem with my P reg Mk3 8v anniversary.
You would drive along for 10 mins then it would die on you, wait 10 mins and would generally die again. Sent it to vw and they had it a week and couldnt tell me what was wrong, but i dont trust the one near me anyway.
I had the crank sensor changed by a 'friend' and he also said i had an earthing problem to from the ecu to it. Didnt seem to be the case. It did run, but not like before. it also hit a rev limiter at 5000 rpm. Very strange. So went to an auto electrician and he replaced the hall sender sensor on the distributor.
Runs betterthan before now, havent had any problems since
 

[bunter]

Bunter

Was the Ross Tech software easy to use? I have ordered up my cable but not sure which version of VAG-COM to download. Any ideas?

Martin

yes it was very easy to use. i use the 409-1 i think it is and have no problems with it.

admc6 - i always thought the hall sender sensor was the same as the crank position sensor?