VR6: Stalling coming to junctionp

[Wayne2015 10]

Hi

 

Read so much about this problem on here,

Golf forum,

Pistonheads etc etc

 

But there is no CLEAR definitivr solution :( :( :(

 

It started to stall once every other day -

Be it warm, cold, oil temp low or 100 degrees.

BUT always when changing down towards a junction.

 

The battery light comes on and if i rev it enough its ok.

Else that split second the battery light comes on- it stalls :(

 

Its done it EVERY DAY now for 3-4 days in a trot

Now SIX times in a 60min lunch break :(

 

 

Is there somewhere i can start with solidly?

 

I read about -

1. Clean ISV

2. Check MAF

3. Clean throttle body

4. Reset ECU

5. Check all intake pipes...

 

 

Help?!!!! :(

[MZpog 10]

Are you pressing the clutch? Only joking but does it stall in neutral too?

[mic_VR 3]

There's a damper box attached to the ISV. This is filled with foam, which can get sucked into the ISV, and due to the heat from the exhaust they are prone to cracking. I'd check this also.

[Wayne2015 10]

Are you pressing the clutch? Only joking but does it stall in neutral too?

 

ALWAYS neutral, Stuart!

 

Cant really keep my eyes on the dash and road at same time,

But:

 

1. ALWAYS when slowing down

2. AND in the MIDDLE of changing down

3. AND always in neutral

 

The EXACT SCENARIO seems to be:

 

 

 

1. Coming to junction (or slowing down)...

2. Nearly stop, depress clutch, neutral

 

3. Think the rev just dipping to 400rpm

4. Battery light flickers

5. Battery light

 

All steps 3-6 in a split second ...

6. STALLED !

[Wayne2015 10]

There's a damper box attached to the ISV. This is filled with foam, which can get sucked into the ISV, and due to the heat from the exhaust they are prone to cracking. I'd check this also.

 

Where is this exactly?

[Wayne2015 10]

Just to clarify again

 

When key is position 2 on dash:

1. Battery light on

2. Handbrake light on

3. Oil lamp light FLASHING??????????????

[VR6 South 0]

Just to clarify again

 

When key is position 2 on dash:

1. Battery light on

2. Handbrake light on

3. Oil lamp light FLASHING??????????????

They should all read that way without the engine running :)

[seanl82 23]

If you can nurse it down at the weekend Wayne, I'll go through everything with you and we can give the car a bit of a healthcheck mate.

[Wayne2015 10]

Engine sounds ok?

That piece of lose tape/cloth not cause is it???

 

[Wayne2015 10]

Cheers everyone :)

 

 

 

Sean

Cheers bud!

 

See u Sunday!

If i running a bit late - u know y!

[Wayne2015 10]

Got the lose tape!

And NO, its NOT a selfie-stick LOL

 

 

 

 

 

Leaking coolant?

 

 

 

 

YES!

 

 

 

Well this be the caused?

But if it is shouldnt it just overheat engine at all speeds/rev?

Not just stalled at 400rpm in neutral?

 

[Wayne2015 10]

Is it safe just to top up coolant with tap water????

[GlosterOx 0]

Better to use Demin water if you have some.

 

Ian.

[seanl82 23]

If it's loosing coolant quickly, just use tap water temporarily until it's sorted. You'll only have to replace the lot anyway once it's fixed as there won't be much anti freeze left if your constantly topping up. possible causes are radiator, hoses, or crack pipe from around that area. Keep a close eye on it if I were you until it's fixed. Again mate, if you're comfortable with it until Sunday we can have a good look over and I'll point you in the right direction. Saves a few pennies in garage labour too!

[Wayne2015 10]

Better to use Demin water if you have some.

 

Ian.

 

 

Demin?

Can I just ask for that at motor factor?

No special type or grade???

[Chuggs1 10]

Demineralised and yes you can get from any motor factor - I think Tesco do it in their car section too

[Chuggs1 10]

Think it is also called de-ionised

[Wayne2015 10]

Demineralised and yes you can get from any motor factor - I think Tesco do it in their car section too

 

Thanks Chuggs!

U can tell I know nothing about cars - even though I owned quite a few already :(

 

Wow - your car only got 54k :)

[Wayne2015 10]

If it's loosing coolant quickly, just use tap water temporarily until it's sorted. You'll only have to replace the lot anyway once it's fixed as there won't be much anti freeze left if your constantly topping up. possible causes are radiator, hoses, or crack pipe from around that area. Keep a close eye on it if I were you until it's fixed. Again mate, if you're comfortable with it until Sunday we can have a good look over and I'll point you in the right direction. Saves a few pennies in garage labour too!

 

Cheers Sean!

Hopefully no more winter -

Will top up with water for now ....

[Chuggs1 10]

Thanks Chuggs!

U can tell I know nothing about cars - even though I owned quite a few already :(

 

Wow - your car only got 54k :)

 

I don't know an awful lot, but like yourself am on a steep learning curve and enjoying every minute of it! Yes she has been pretty well looked after I am now custodian and am gonna try and do the same! I'm even having my garage extended so I can get her in - not cheap this Corrado owning!!! - but based on my cheesy smile on my Sunday drive - worth it!

[Wayne2015 10]

I don't know an awful lot, but like yourself am on a steep learning curve and enjoying every minute of it! Yes she has been pretty well looked after I am now custodian and am gonna try and do the same! I'm even having my garage extended so I can get her in - not cheap this Corrado owning!!! - but based on my cheesy smile on my Sunday drive - worth it!

 

Lol

Same here, buddy.

 

Have only owned a couple of late 80s Jap cars -

Learnt a lot about them!

Mostly engine and electrics are solid :)

Rust is the killer plus water leaks.

 

But when looking for the Corrado -

I applied the same technique.

But still plenty of learned from owning one and from owners on here :)

 

Deffo BIG grin on my face too driving it DAILY :)

UNTIL the constant stalling :(

 

Auto rear spoiler is the most talking, finger pointing and amazed looks in the rear mirror on my car - lol

Edited February 10, 2015 by Wayne2015

[seanl82 23]

I still watch it come up in the rear view after owning one for 4 years! Lol.

[Wayne2015 10]

I still watch it come up in the rear view after owning one for 4 years! Lol.

 

Lol

[Ray1965 10]

Demineralised and yes you can get from any motor factor - I think Tesco do it in their car section too

I changed my rad the other week, used demin water bought it from Morrisons was cheap so bought enough for several years.

If it comes to a rad change wayne there is plenty of info on here to guide you, hopefully it will be a hose like Sean said, (good to have someone like him to help you as well very nice of him i say).

Here's my thread i posted when i was tasked with the rad change. As i wasn't so lucky http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=89593&highlight=Ray1965

[Wayne2015 10]

I changed my rad the other week, used demin water bought it from Morrisons was cheap so bought enough for several years.

If it comes to a rad change wayne there is plenty of info on here to guide you, hopefully it will be a hose like Sean said, (good to have someone like him to help you as well very nice of him i say).

Here's my thread i posted when i was tasked with the rad change. As i wasn't so lucky http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=89593&highlight=Ray1965

 

Cheers Ray :)

Sean - u got a fan club??? ;-)

 

I deffo will faint tackling such jobs!

Hence I lose money every time I buy a classic :-(

 

But thanks - good background info so that I will know the garage doing job proper - and know where to source a good radiator from too :)