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*SNIFF*SNIFF*My luck finally ran out
« on: February 12, 2006, 06:37:14 AM »
So like the title says, my good luck with my car having little to no issues just ran out. Everything was running fine when I went home at about 1amish to take a nap (i had 24 hour duty) when my car started to sputter and hesitate and only push out 4lbs of boost. Before, when the car wouldnt be parked in the garage, I would have some cold start issues where the car wouldnt idle correctly, but after it warmed up everything was fine. So thats all I figured it was and i thought it would go away. But after driving it somemore and still the same symptoms, I was starting to get a little worried.

So when I pull in my driveway and shut the car off, I start it back up to see if it went away, and still the same stuff. So I pop the hood to see if I can see anything unusuall, mind you it is early in the freakin moring and I cant see anything with this P.O.S flashlight that I am using. So everything looks okay and left it alone and went to take a nap.
 
5:15 am comes and I go to start up the car and still the same crap. Well i have to get back to duty so I drive the car there and back. I know its probly not absolutely safe, but i dont have any choice. Oh and also when i am pushing on the accelerator, the check engine light flashes, but when i am stopped at a light it goes seady on.

Here is my quick, tired ive been up for the past 24 hours, diagnosis. Maybe my cyllinders are misfiring, like 2-3 out of 4 are. The car sounds like its running out of gas and about to die but still keeps its idle. It has well over half a tank. Also the car is sounding like an old beetle when i am taking off in first and second gears.

Los or anyone else who has VAGCOM, can you lend a helping hand and computer so i can see if it is throwing anyother codes than the previous one that i threw (02 sensor on the cat.) Also any other input would be greatly appreciated. I am going to go to sleep for a few hours and then im gonna go tear the thing apart to see if i could fix it. I refuse to drive this thing anywhere else for I have a fear of what Lindsey went through and blowing my turbo because of some strange reason.

My mods are: Revo 4bar, N75J, AEM CAI, Hyperboost DV, 3in TB, Samco TIP, EVOMS FMIC. Those are the main ones that cause an increase in HP/Boost so that is all im gonna list. I will have my instant messenger on if you would like to chime in and give your input there as well. mister_a218@yahoo.com
thanks guys and girls.
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2006, 06:57:35 AM »
Check your ECU coolant temp sensor
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2006, 07:04:27 AM »
first thing i'd do is unplug your maf and see if you cold start idle issue goes away.
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2006, 07:08:03 AM »
Yeah that too

The reason I said coolant temp sensor is  because I had basically the exact same problem with that B5 Passat (1.8T) .. turned out to be the sensor causing all the headaches
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2006, 07:47:43 AM »
the first question somebody should ask oneself is.........why were you derelict in your duty ?

maybe i jumped ahead of myself........ what kind of duty were you on ?
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2006, 08:11:23 AM »
He was probably on CQ, and normally you and the other CQ runner make a little nap-time schedule with eachother.
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2006, 08:40:24 AM »
Nick, seriously, im thinkin its your coilpacks.  WHen my coilpack went on the jetta it did exactly that and ran like ass. It was hard to drive and the cel was flashing when driving, but then when it was stopped at a light it was just solid... im leaning towards that.
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2006, 09:01:20 AM »
Good call on the coilpacks Clarence.. I forgot about that one.
Were the coilpacks problematic on the '03's ?
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2006, 09:02:20 AM »
Sounds like you forgot to put witner air in your summer tires...  ;-)

My money is on one of the first two sugestions...
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2006, 09:06:03 AM »
Quote from: "Jesus"
Good call on the coilpacks Clarence.. I forgot about that one.
Were the coilpacks problematic on the '03's ?


Not as much as up to 02... but if its an early 03 it could still run into that issue. And even though they changed manufacturers and solved most of the problem, the new manufacturer may have some units that prematurely fail.
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2006, 09:12:39 AM »
coil packs,... vaggie her to check the codes
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« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2006, 11:32:08 AM »
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coil packs,... vaggie her to check the codes


This is probly gonna be the only way to tell... right? The coilpacks were my next diagnosis, but I didnt know what the symptoms of bad coilpacks were. And when you say to "check them", what exactly am I checking them for?
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« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2006, 11:35:49 AM »
You all are just taking shots in the dar. The only way to begin to diag the problem is to VAG it. And remember, just b/c the VAG says its something, doesn't mean that's the CAUSE, just the SYMPTOM.
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« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2006, 11:40:08 AM »
Actuall Nappy's guess was probably right on and not a shot in the air at all.    :P
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« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2006, 11:40:10 AM »
I don't think anyone is implying that he just throw parts at the car Lovett  :P
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« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2006, 11:42:02 AM »
my old car had the exact same problems (the 2003 jetta 1.8T).  But that was 2 years ago so i took it in to huebuger VW. They replaced the coilpacks.

was not a good expirence with huebuger VW.  in fact i still hate huebuger :mad:
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« Reply #16 on: February 12, 2006, 11:45:12 AM »
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was not a good expirence with huebuger VW.  in fact i still hate huebuger :mad:


Just like any VW Dealership in Colorado Springs ..Heuberger sucks .. as does Team


Anyway...
Nick I think your problem could be a broken exhaust tip

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« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2006, 11:45:35 AM »
Okay the thing i am still stuck on.... is that when i am idling and its running like ass, for about 2-3 seconds it idles normal and then goes back to ass again. But definately when I am driving, its like ass all the time.... no breaks.
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« Reply #18 on: February 12, 2006, 11:47:05 AM »
VAG-COM it .. if the CEL came on then there is definitely a code or several codes stored
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« Reply #19 on: February 12, 2006, 11:47:06 AM »
checking out the maf and coil packs on a shitty running 1.8t are hardly taking "shots in the dark".

I'd still unlpug the maf and see if it runs better, it takes about two seconds.  The reason I suggest that is so he could "limp" the car around if he needed.  I agree that the real issue is probably the coil packs.

Vag it that's always obvious.

If that doesn't work then I'd get a new transmission and swap out te gauge cluster for one that doesn't have that pesky CEL on.
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« Reply #20 on: February 12, 2006, 11:51:11 AM »
[quote="Jesus]Anyway...
Nick I think your problem could be a broken exhaust tip

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okay Pat stop fuckin with me, i am very irritable and bound and determined to fix this problem with my pride and joy. I know you arent serious and trying to cheer me up..... right? :evil:
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« Reply #21 on: February 12, 2006, 11:54:26 AM »
:cool:   Trying to cheer you up a little Nick..

It's just a car, if it breaks it can be fixed
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« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2006, 11:54:51 AM »
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Nick, seriously, im thinkin its your coilpacks.  WHen my coilpack went on the jetta it did exactly that and ran like ass. It was hard to drive and the cel was flashing when driving, but then when it was stopped at a light it was just solid... im leaning towards that.


you busy today? i dont think i can wait til tuesday when i see you next. come on Los... come through for me!
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« Reply #23 on: February 12, 2006, 12:03:11 PM »
I think it is a combo of the winter air/ summer tires and the exhuast tip, but I might be wrong...  ;-)
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« Reply #24 on: February 12, 2006, 12:06:02 PM »
alright well im gonna go and see what i can come up with. I will keep you all posted on the progress. I hope this doesnt become too expensive.
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