sickVR6

OK, not much progress made over the weekend. This Blue coolant sensor, anyone know how it is held in? And can it be changed in-situ? I removed the connector from the top but the sensor it self was in quite tight as if something is holding it there. How dO I bypass the immobilsor? THough if that is the problem then would that not mean that the car would not even turn over. (which is what happens if I forget to disarm it before trying the ignition.... Thanks in advance!

OK, checked ECU Relay 109 today, heard it click as ignition turned so seemed to be working OK, but as only a tenner brought a new one just in case. But problem stills exists. I also got the blue coolant sensor and will try and fit over the weekend. Going to try and check fuel supply too...

HI CorradoWannabe Im having a similar problem with my C, see Starting problems, lemon? thread. Did replacing the ignition switch solve your problems,,,,? Are you driving now? :D

HI All Thanks for the info. I don't know what diagnostics the garage used but they reported no more faults once they had replaced the sensors (air flow, engine speed etc). Might be worth checking this coolant sensor though if that cheap. Speaking of coolant levels - my car seems to get quite hot, even If i stick to about 80 and dont accelerate hard it can easyily be nudging 130 by the end of a 30 mile trip - is this normal? Back to the sensors, a friend of a friend actually spoke to a VW garage for me and the first thing they said was ECU supply relay or fuel pump relay -both quite cheap so hopefully its one of these - i'll let you know how I get on. Cheers!

Hi, thanks for the quick response. No, once the car is up an running theres no coughin or anything, not sure if its running on all cylinders (told you i was no mechanic! :oops: ). The car seems to pull as well as it always has, though i've never been in another VR6 for comparison. It does not seem to stall, surge or anything, its quite smooth. I have tried over keys, though its an after market alarm/immobilsor (Cobra7928). I press one button to disable alarm and immobilsor and another for just the immobilsor. I rarely leave the alarm on now. I dont thinks its the immbilosor since when it is engaged the car will not even turn over, which it is doing fine. I did originally have a problem with the immobilsor not letting the car turn over but this was sorted by replacing the battery.. Any other ideas? As for the garage im starting to have my doubts I reckon they may have done just as you have suggested...

Hello all Earlier this year I finally got around to buying myself a VR6, though possibly brought a bit of a lemon as have had a load of problems in the 6months I've now had it, mainly to do with electric and starting, culminating with the current one, where my car is a real pain to start. Any info much appreciated. Its a bit of a long post but i wanted to give as much info as possible. Its a 94L VR6 120K Standard Spec Ill start with a brief history of work completed and related problms that preceded it. To date I've had the following work completed> New discs/pads/calipers front and back New headlight switch and fault check on wiring after it shorted and started smoking! Windscreen sealant replaced drivers side to prevent leak in footwell New HT leads, cam cover gasket to repair misfire removal of locking wheel nuts after last garage lost the key! MOT: boots/tyres/belt damper This all cost a fair bit as im no mechanic and had all work done at a garage. :oops: I've also had the follwing problems: Immobiloser does not always cut-out. This meant that it could take about 5-10 attempts to get the car to turn over in order to start. Garages could not work it. However after having battery drain problems. The AA immediately realised that the battery fitted was too small for the car (was fiesta sized). Replacing this fixed the above problem. car does not start when engine warm The car would start first time in the morning but by the time id got to work (35miles) if I turned off the engine - it would not start again unless left for a few hours. The engine would turn over but would not fire up.MOst annoying if you want to stop off for petrol anywhere! Engine does not start when warm or cold THis has now progressed to where the engine does not start easily when cold. If warm the engine will not start at all. IF it is cold, i.e first thing in the morning or after being left for a few hours then it can take anywhere between 5 and 25 mins of trying the to start it before it fires up. I have found that the chances can be imrpoved by flooring the accelerator as the ignition is turned. I took it to the garage and the ECU fault codes were checked: Air Mass FLow Sensor faulty Both engine speed sensors faulty All three were changed for about 450 pounds. ouch :shock: AND this did not even fix the problem. :( To kop it all off the garage reported no problems starting though thankfully it took its usual ages to start when I went to pick it up. THey were clueless as to what the problem could be so its still not sorted. I love this car but having to factor in 30 mins to any journey to cover starting problems is a real pain. Also when I fill up I have to get it pushed off the forecourt where it can cool down for a good 30 mins before i try starting it again... PLease please does anyone have any ideas!?? Then i can look into fixing the sunroof and radio! :?