LCR Owners - Important Regular Check

storeyd

Newcastle

Jul 5, 2006

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Newcastle

• Apr 3, 2007

• #1

My secondary water pump went off recently and I think its quite a common problem. I noticed that I could not hear it after I turned off the ignition.
For those who don't know, its an electric pump located near the radiator on the drivers side. The problem with mine was a loose connection that was solved by bending the connector to ensure good contact. When I did this the RPM of the pump was higher than ever before.

So always listen for the pump as its easy to hear. If you don't it could be of for months and lead to premature turbo damage.
It may even be worthwhile checking the connector by wiggling it when the pump is running.

 

Last edited: Apr 3, 2007

lil3520

IBIZA 1.9 TDI SPORT 08

Nov 26, 2006

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• Apr 3, 2007

• #2

would this apply to a basic 1.6 sx LEON 53 REG ?

 

panholio

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• Apr 3, 2007

• #3

Can't see it being of much use seeing as you don't have a turbo.

 

lil3520

IBIZA 1.9 TDI SPORT 08

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• Apr 3, 2007

• #4

Thanks for reply. I thought so, just checking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

regards

ANDY

 

dabossman

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• Apr 3, 2007

• #5

storeyd said:

My secondary water pump went off recently and I think its quite a common problem. I noticed that I could not hear it after I turned off the ignition.
For those who don't know, its an electric pump located near the radiator on the drivers side. The problem with mine was a loose connection that was solved by bending the connector to ensure good contact. When I did this the RPM of the pump was higher than ever before.

So always listen for the pump as its easy to hear. If you don't it could be of for months and lead to premature turbo damage.
It may even be worthwhile checking the connector by wiggling it when the pump is running.

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Just out of interest is it that buzzing noise after u swith the car off?

 

probee

Feb 27, 2007

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• Apr 3, 2007

• #6

dabossman said:

Just out of interest is it that buzzing noise after u swith the car off?

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yes mate

 

BCM

Keyboard Gangster

Feb 1, 2005

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Wishaw, North Lanarkshire

• Apr 4, 2007

• #7

think i better check mine, where should i be looking for this, i dont here all to much noise going after the car is off, all be it i normally leave a bit of cool down time after driving hard or long journey, maybe min.min and a half on idle on the drive before turning it off!

 

phatchoonz1

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Orpington, Kent

• Apr 24, 2007

• #8

I've also noticed recently that my electric water pump has been silent, but only intermittantly. I've tried testing the feeds to the pump, but it seems to be always a very low voltage that's unchanging...
Could some one enlighten me as to whether this pump is ECU controlled?? I want to be sure that the supply is good to the pump before I go ahead with replacing it.

 

bentaw

Revo'd LCR

Oct 1, 2004

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Hampshire

• Apr 24, 2007

• #9

how much for a new one

 

BCM

Keyboard Gangster

Feb 1, 2005

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• Apr 24, 2007

• #10

does this look like a can of coke size silver bit! moved my wire about and its seems to make no diff, just wanna make sure this is the right thing!

 

richybigman

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• Apr 24, 2007

• #11

Good tip mate, i always listen out for mine.

 

phatchoonz1

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Orpington, Kent

• Apr 24, 2007

• #12

bentaw said:

how much for a new one

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Been quoted just over 80 quid plus vat today for the pump itself. Hence why I want to make sure the one i've currently got is definitely getting the power it should do!

 

m.r.davies

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Jun 13, 2006

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• Apr 24, 2007

• #13

thanks for the heads up

so long does the buzzing sound go on for ? i hear a short zzzzzzzz for about 1 second, is that it?

 

richybigman

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• Apr 24, 2007

• #14

I think about 10 minutes

 

phatchoonz1

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Orpington, Kent

• Apr 24, 2007

• #15

This is the pump in my LCR incase anyone's wondering what it looks like...

and

 

stpete

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• Apr 24, 2007

• #16

the controler for this is I believe under the battery?

 

phatchoonz1

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• Apr 24, 2007

• #17

really? under the battery?
i've been hunting for a wiring diagram for the car, but not had a lot of joy really. Considering just taking the plunge and buying a new pump now, as it's probably going to end up being that, and i'm now getting a little concerned about it not working and the problems that will potentially cause...

 

cliveyp

LCR Abuser

Jan 11, 2006

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Worcester

• Apr 25, 2007

• #18

I know there were differences with the VR6's in that some run everytime you turn the ignition off, and some would only run over a certain temp. Might be worth looking to make sure its not the case with the 1.8T too.

 

Emm

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• Apr 25, 2007

• #19

cliveyp said:

I know there were differences with the VR6's in that some run everytime you turn the ignition off, and some would only run over a certain temp. Might be worth looking to make sure its not the case with the 1.8T too.

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LCR pump will run regardless of engine temperature after switch-off.

 

Cowie

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• Apr 25, 2007

• #20

Emm said:

LCR pump will run regardless of engine temperature after switch-off.

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Is this true for 1.8T's can't say have ever noticed the sound after switch off myself,but then again not been particularly looking out for it either.