DriverVR6 11 Posted May 30, 2012 dubweiser, ok, I'll have a think about buying a new Lambda sensor. Just don't want to throw money at something which was mean't to be a cheap run around. Once again, thanks for the info/advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubweiser 0 Posted May 30, 2012 I was the same mate when i had that problem and in hindsight the easiest thing to do instead of chucking money away (and to stop you tearing your hair out like i did for weeks trying to solve it lol) is stick it on diagnostic machine.t took five minutes after all my fanny on to find out what the problem was.Fault showed as being the lambda.Could of saved myself cash and heartache by doin it straight away.Hope you get it fixed mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 30, 2012 Well bridging the wires for the coolant temp sensor did nothing. Shame the ecu sensor wasn't the issue. Was worth a shot. Have you unplugged the lambda to test? On the G60 the lambda only works at part throttle (Not tickover or full throttle) I'm not sure the valver is the same? Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted May 30, 2012 dubweiser, the only problem about the diagnostics is that it won't start so I could not take it to a garage to get it diagnosed even if I wanted to. I'd have to get it on a tow truck and it's just not cost effective to do that. To be honest mate, I've been in the car business one way or another for over twenty years, and there aren't many places these days that know the difference between a spanner and hammer. So unless I take it to a specialist (or the stealers, no way) I can't see them sorting it. Most places just change parts until they fix it, and you pay for it all even though some of the parts they change were okay. Neil, no I've not tested the Lambda. I'm old school, carbs and mechanicals make sense, electronics are completely alien and I hate like a passion lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubweiser 0 Posted May 30, 2012 Do you not know anyone local that can come to you mate that has a plug in machine?I was lucky and know a couple of lads that own a garage near me and they help me a lot and they plugged theres into my car and it showed the fault for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted May 30, 2012 dubweiser, I used to know a chap that was ex VW dealer, and he kept all the diagnostics stuff and was brilliant. Unfortunately he's in Aberystwyth, and I'm in Birmingham lol. Everyone local to me here is a to$$er, and they don't even know how to adjust the CO...seriously. I can't believe that people take their cars to them. I'm gonna try the Lambda like you suggest, and an ECU if I can get hold of one. And finally the coil/module that David is bringing around on Saturday. If one of these works, great, if not, breaky break time for this 2.0 16v 9a.....I'll keep you (everyone) posted on how I get on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubweiser 0 Posted May 30, 2012 Ok mate,good luck hope you get it sorted.Dunno if its of interest but i got my lambda from eurocarparts (i know a lot of people will say get one from the dealers )but i seem to remember at the time money was short as always and it was a fair bit cheaper getting one from them and touch wood...several years later its been fine.Might save you a bit of cash mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted May 30, 2012 Yeah it's Euro's I'll be going to...£80 ish for an original equipment Bosch one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dumptyboy 0 Posted May 30, 2012 I replaced my Lambda/oxygen sensor the other week for one from a golf mk2, its the same sensor! Im pretty sure it was from a 2.0 16v golf mk2 and it cost me £5 second hand. It will hopefully save you a good few quid if you can find one. Buying new is better obviously, but to try and eliminate the problem maybe a working second hand one will be a cheap option to try? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted May 30, 2012 dumpty, yeah good idea, but will I be able to get a good second hand one? I like this forum and there are some really legit people on here who are honourable and honest (not like our politicians), but when I read the bad saleperson thread it does make me think twice about buying second hand bits which you cannot easily test or physically examine before you part with cash... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubweiser 0 Posted May 30, 2012 2 litre 16v mk2 golf?Did they make them?I thought they were 1.8? so dont know if the sensor will be the same ---------- Post added at 8:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 8:28 PM ---------- Just checked eurocarparts driver,use discount code parts20 and takes price down to £66 ish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dumptyboy 0 Posted May 30, 2012 2 litre 16v mk2 golf?Did they make them?I thought they were 1.8? so dont know if the sensor will be the same Yes you are right I meant 1.8 16v, sorry. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubweiser 0 Posted May 30, 2012 No worries mate,i wasnt sure myself either lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted May 30, 2012 Carparts4less (basically ecp) do a variety too for about 35 - 70 quid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Managed to get it running the basterd thing. It wasn't the Lambda, Throttle Position Sensor, Coolant Temp Sensor, Fuel Pumps, Relays, Hall unit, ECU, air leak, etc. It was a faulty fuel distribution unit that was instantly flooding the engine. Thank-you to everyone that came up with ideas, it did at least allow me to use a process of elimination to eventually fix it. I know that people rave about some well known garages, but from some of the workmanship on this car that I have come across I would not trust any of them to do a competent job. So far I've had a lose powersteering pump due to the bracket never being done up, rear suspension damper top mounts put on the wrong way, ignition timing set at TDC..... Edited May 31, 2012 by DriverVR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Wow...The metering head? Very rarely that those go wrong. Were the lifters sticking or something? Glad you sorted it! Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted May 31, 2012 Neil, to be honest, they are generally bullet proof, but the one on my car was changed previously before I owned it. It may have had a perfectly good one taken off, and an older duff one put on as it has never run properly since the day I bought the car. It's done now, so hopefully it will run trouble free, fingers crossed, but you'll have to forgive me if I don't hold my breath..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Good news! At least that answers the fuel and spark conundrum, just way too much fuel, well done on pinning that down. i had a metering head stick once when the head had been off and the system dry for a bit but never heard of one doing that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
