snakeblueskin 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Hi my vr6 isnt running good! When it is idling and you tap the accelarator it takes a while for the revs to kick in wich is quite annoying on a busy roundabout! It is also using alot more fuel than normal. I have changed spark plugs,new standard backbox and the airfilter. Any suggestions anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Throttle cable (or throttle body) perhaps - worth checking the cable is running free and easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookierod 0 Posted September 24, 2009 fuel filter? maybe could be starting to clog up and restristing the flow of fuel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakeblueskin 0 Posted September 26, 2009 Ok cheers il try that see if it makes a difference thanks. It almost sounds like its missing a few cylinders when it does it tho? When you get past it tho it seems to run sweet as normal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conker 0 Posted September 26, 2009 I had similar issues in My Mk2 Golf and it turned out to be arcing on one of the ignition leads. New leads cured it. On a VR6 it might also be the lambda sensor or that the ECU needs resetting maybe?? (Just suggestions - I'm still new to VR engines!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t4slc 0 Posted September 26, 2009 i am guessing you janked ignition cable out of the socket with out even knowing. I just cleaned up the same problem. The spark plugs are sparking but not @ full power so it hesitates. The OEM cables are total shiet make. It is really hard to remove them of the spark plugs and are not thus why they shouldn't be serviced. I have never had problem removeing ignition wires on any other car but vw. I have to use long needle nose plierrs to remove them out and there is not enough neck to grab onto. O yeah heres what i am talking about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted September 26, 2009 There's a proper tool for removing the spark plug leads.... Does your car have a coil pack? Is it arcing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted September 27, 2009 Yep, there's a proper removal tool that should be with the jack and other accessories in the boot. A long plastic sleeve that locates around the metal of the lead and with a quick twist/pull, they're off (or back on) as easy as that. Or you can buy a homemade tool from on here but I'd recommend getting a proper metal one from the dealers as the original plastic ones are a bit crap and the homemade ones on here, personally, I think are not that much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakeblueskin 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks everyone for the replies il try everything everyone mentioned and il write up what the problem was. Thanks this is an awesome forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
