filski

hhmmm yes..i have had relay problems when going to start a few times and noticed the blower/lights wouldn't come on. took panel off to get at relays and when i fiddled with the relay for these they suddenly came on so maybe a loose connection. i'll have a look see. the recent fuel problem cuts in and out instantly so feels more like a dodgy (electrical) connection somewhere..acceleration seems fine under normal driving. ill try to replace the relays and see if that fixes things.. thanks for your help. :)

so, for the last few days when driving along the power cuts out and the engine slows..if i push the accelerator pedal and give it a rev it will jerk and pick up speed again but randomly cut out a bit later. for those who ride a bike it's like reaching the end of the tank and needing to switch to reserve whilst going along. it feels like a fuel problem as it does it at any speed or gear. could it be a failing fuel pump or blocked filter?? as it's an auto, it sometimes clears when i put it into neutral, give it a boot to rev it high and then put back into gear to keep driving.. idle speeds seem fine, and there seems to be no indication when it will happen..on slow town roads or motor ways the same thing. not got a VAG set up but could try to find one locally - but would this show up if a pump error? the fuel lines seem fine, no leaks or snags?? took to local garage but obvio it was behaving itself then and so the guy couldn't see anything wrong? anyone had this happen or similar? thanks for any help.. Filski.

thanks for your replies...not sure i wanna start messin with the ignition/relays too much...i'll get the codes cleared and go for a spin and check it again..still not sure what the actual problem is but i'll have a play around and let you know what i find.

no, didn't rescan after drive as i had to meet with Dan in pub carpark for the scan and ran out of time.. battery is about 1-1.5 yrs old..

mornin - enjoying the sun i hope finally..:) got a VAG-Com reading the other week from Dan_Storm (ta mate) and this is the result - had ABS light come on randomly whilst drivin. Address 03: ABS Brakes Controller: 1H0 907 379 D Component: ABS TEVES 04 3 Faults Found: 00532 - Supply Voltage B+ 35-00 - - 00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Rear Left (G46) 35-00 - - 00793 - Brake Pedal Position Sensor (G100) are the wheel sensors simple enopugh to replace..i know the rear bearing need sorting outt soonish so could do it all together..but not sure what code 00532 Supply voltage B+ means... is there a code book which explains what they all mean? thanks guys..

wicked..will have a play at the weekend hopefully. Can you order the bit online (gaskets etc..) or is it something halfords might have plus fluid/lubs...not got much opportunity to go shopping around. local parts place is quite small and they always seem not to have any bits for the C. :(

Had to go into town today and thought i'd try the C, and lo and behold it all worked fine. shifted up through 1,2,3 and 4 no prob, kicked down from 4 to 3 and then to 2..so all seems fine for now. will still connect to VAGCOM when i get a chance and see what the readings are..mileage is about 128K. how easy/difficult is it to change the ATF? not got too much parking space to work under the car..will i need to lift it onto axle stands? i got a fairly good mechanical sense but is there a write up of the procedure somewhere to make sure, not got a manual. ta

ok, latest is it doesn't move out of 3rd unless manually done. i can go through 1,2 and 3, but on D stays in 3 and doesn't change down. hmm..probably be good to have an auto specialist take a peek.

cheers Fla, i'll have a play ...

i have a VAGCOM cable which should work with Ross-tech software, but as i am a Mac man and no PC laprtop to be seen i cannot hook up my Macbook to the car as i haven't found any OS X compatible software..anyone with a spare PC laptop floating around in Epsom area???? :) :)

in the end my local 'friendly' mechanic said it was the oil pump as the bearings had gone or summin and so after a new pump, oil/filter change all seems well.

Hi, Auto 2L 8v '94 So got into the C this morning and on the way to town noticed it wasn't changing up into 4th. it was slow traffic so i thought just didn't have enough speed, so went the long country road way and still only sits in 3rd and won't change up. Also noticed it doesn't kick down either, can change using the manual shift, but if in D goes up from 1 - 3 as normal and sits there...all was fine when i left it ;ast Thursday. i did leave my lights on though and had to take the battery out to recharge over night, but put it back in yesterday and started fine, didn't drive it tough..only this morning. any ideas? i will check the ATF levels but didn't' see any leak under the car when i looked. need to find someone with VAGCOM close by as was gonna meet a dude in Slough today to use his cable for my ABS light as it keep going on, but didn't want a 40mile motorway trip with only 3 gears!! last year i had the C in a garage and they had to order a knocker sensor which took ages, but the mechanic said it wasn't kicking down when he checked it before ordering the sensor..could it be the same thing? pulling away is slow..you can hear the engine rev but movement is slow to start - similar to a clutch slipping if you can imagine..could it be something like that? not got too much mechanical experience with Autos so not sure where to start... thanks guys..

Thanks Andy, no worries on waiting, just wondering what was happening or if you had legged it to Spain with all our dough..:) thanks for the update and look forward to it. F.

Thanks Andy, can't wait to get it and start to see in the eves...Happy New Bright Year..:)

hello..anyone out there??? Mod ??? anyone...