Scrozzy 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Hi guys, I hope some of you can help. Sometimes my engine in my 2.0 8v just cuts out. It seems more prone to it if the engine has been running for a while. It also only seems to happen at slow speeds or stop/starting. It'll all be fine and then the rev counter needle starts to judder and the battery and oil lights come on when the needle gets too low. If it gets too low altogether then the engine just cuts out (obviously). If I blip the throttle I can keep it going, but this is quite dangerous to do at traffic lights and such. I also noticed the other night that the headlights dim and flicker when it happens. I took it to a VW dealer (Wayside, St Albans) when I had it serviced, but they couldn't find the cause. On one occasion I had to have the AA out, and he said it might be the alternator and suggested I have a systems check run. Could there be many other causes? My dad mentioned something but I can't remember what, and I'm not too good with cars. Any help would be appreciated, because I'm thinking of taking it back to VW. Unless anyone can suggest any good specialists. Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GB_SEAN 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Had this problem with the VR. I didn't like to, but when I started it up and had to give the engine some beans so the alternator would kick in and start charging the battery. Otherwise same symptoms after about 10 mins when the battery would start to die. Check the connection on the back of the alternator is a good one to start... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juloesG60 0 Posted April 18, 2005 I had a similar problem on my G60, diagnosed at first as Hall Sender in the disributer, but ended up being that solders in the ECU had burnt out i.e needed a new one! supposidly caused by a dodgy alarm install. Could also be Ignition Coil..good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted April 18, 2005 ISV if it's getting worse as the temp goes up and the air gets warmer in the system? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majik 0 Posted April 19, 2005 How long have you owned the car? whats the milege? Who services it and who serviced it last? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrozzy 0 Posted April 19, 2005 I've had it since last August, it's now done 108,000 and it was last serviced by VW in St Albans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted April 19, 2005 Had mine on the Vague-Com today, loads of faults argh! where do i start. Fixed some but still need a couple of parts like the Lambda probe cos it's goosed, so was the MAF but fitted another, half of the sensors were not working! No wonder it wouldn't hardly pill away and loads of blue smoke came out of the zorst! Runs great now, even when cold, can't wait to get a Lambda probe and the other temp and engine speed sensors. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrozzy 0 Posted April 25, 2005 VW gave me my car back the other day and they couldn't find the fault despite driving it around which doesn't surprise me. They suggested one of their technicians comes with me one day while I'm driving so he can see it (!). I can desribe the fault down to every last detail, so why they want to do this I have no idea. It hasn't happened since though, but then I've only driven it twice since, but they said I need to keep monitoring it. Boo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
