chrisspencer 10 Posted May 23, 2011 Hi all, I went out for a spin in the VR6 yesterday (which i use daily) and it was running as normal. Then i went to go out in it again that evening to find it started and as i went to pull off it cut out. It now starts runs for a second or two then cuts out, the revs fluctuate in the process.. Just had a every quick look, i think i can hear the fuel pump priming when i turn the ignition on. I have noticed to the left of the block there is a breather pipe that has split in two. Thinking maybe a air leak? I will investigate more but would be very grateful of any advice as its a fairly new car and i am still learning the engie layout! Many Thanks Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 23, 2011 Factory immobiliser! I suspect you haven't used the search function....! :) (This thread is a good place to start: http://www.the-corrado.net/showthread.php?55219-Damn-factory-immobiliser) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisspencer 10 Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks jim, i'm still suss'ing my way around, I have a toad immobiliser and alarm (which replaced a clifford one). would this affect the outcome? I'll have a quick read of that thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 23, 2011 Yours is a late VR so will have this, irrespective of what aftermarket alarm / immobiliser you have. The symptoms are quite classic. If it starts and seems to run normally (i.e. level idle) then just immediately stops for no reason, then it's almost a dead cert to be this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisspencer 10 Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry for sounding a complete novice (maybe because i am!) but i dont have a key with a fob on it, its just a old school VW key.. sounds different to that thread, is that the case? or can i go get my hands dirty :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 23, 2011 Does your key have the pressable VW logo with a little torch in it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisspencer 10 Posted May 23, 2011 no, its the same as the mk1 golf style key, its not a original vw one though its a after market cut one by a company called silca. so possible that the orginial was the push button maybe.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 23, 2011 Hmm... your year of VR should have the immobiliser though so that's a bit confusing. I'd still suggest having a go at this - only takes a few minutes to get the dash undertray out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisspencer 10 Posted May 23, 2011 i'm donning the scruffs as i type.. i understand that i'm looking for a loose/rusty spade connection? Thank you very much for your help its appreciated!! :) ---------- Post added at 05:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:21 PM ---------- Cracked it!! just got back from a celebratory drive!! was exactly that, droped the dash undertray and there was a dangling spade connector not plugged into anything! There trickiest bit was putting the undertray back in! I'm a very happy bunny after being sulky all day at work- thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
