16v running, switching off probs (phase 2)

[GTI 16v]

Hi there I am on the way to sortong out my 16v running probs and switching off probs!!!

Things I have done.

I have cleaned out the idle stabalisation valve with WD40.

Things to do.

1.) Does any one know where to get and how to change the coolant temperature sensor???

2.) Can any one tell me how to clean the throttle body??


What else could cause my engine to just die outh when I come to a stand still and depress the clutch??

 

[edc]

On the ABF 16v the coolant temp sensor is on the cyl head dizzy end. Don't know on the 1.8

 

[__B3NNY__]

if you leave it ticking over for abit does it cut out then?

does it jurk when moving when you put your foot down?

once it has cut out does it start 1st time when you try to restart?

 

[GTI 16v]

Hi there thanks for the replys,

When the weather is cold, the engine rough idle alot before switching off.

It does jerk when I use throttle.

If I am driving normally and the engine is warmed up, sometimes it just dies when I press the clutch down, when Im slowing down. But it restarts straight away.

My car has a seperate problem of not starting at all after long mileage driving (more than 2 hours). After I switch the engine off, its completely dead, I have to leave it for 1-3 hrs before being able to switch it on again. This is not the battery, but either alternator or stater moter??

 

[Cupra Kid]

sounds like the distributor to me

 

[hopkinsgm]

What sort of state are the plugs in? Do they show any signs of running either rich or lean, which might suggest that cold start enrichment isn't working correctly? If so, then i'd be looking at the engine temp sensor, and if that's all peachy then any auxiliary air valves or whatever...

 

[Fl@pper]

and flywheel sensor

but thats a bitch to get at

doesnt it log a fault ? think m0rks did when his went

 

[__B3NNY__]

Hi there thanks for the replys,

When the weather is cold, the engine rough idle alot before switching off.

It does jerk when I use throttle.

If I am driving normally and the engine is warmed up, sometimes it just dies when I press the clutch down, when Im slowing down. But it restarts straight away.

My car has a seperate problem of not starting at all after long mileage driving (more than 2 hours). After I switch the engine off, its completely dead, I have to leave it for 1-3 hrs before being able to switch it on again. This is not the battery, but either alternator or stater moter??

Id get it on the diognostics mate id put money on it being the temp sensor! exact same syptoms as mine had!