VR6 Misfire when cold, now running on 5...

[Critical_Mass 10]

It should show which cylinder is misfiring though. Get it plugged into vagcom mate, it could be something like the coil pack rather then issues with the head.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

VR6s don't have misfire detection.

[Critical_Mass 10]

VR6s don't have misfire detection.

 

ah :salute:

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Some of the late American OBD2 VR6s do, but certainly not in Jurassic Europe :D

[sixpotter 0]

Well, slight update... Its only freakin' working and running smoother than it ever has! Turns out the coilpack that was brand new from GSF last year has failed. Tried a cracked ancient Beru one I got my hands on and it fired straight up.

 

Its weird as we tested the sparks to each cylinder and the test plug lit but when testing the bare plugs laid on the manifold and cranking over, they never sparked. Obviously very weak but just enough to light the tester.

 

As for Mickey mouse coilpacks... the results are there in black and white. DON'T DO IT!

 

Will see how this old one lasts and prepare to purchase a new geniune one. Where is the cheapest place for a Beru?

 

The oiled plugs I am putting down to constant turning over trying to get it going and no spark messing the plugs.

 

Thanks for all your sound advices... Until next time :)