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Urgent - Help Needed

f17th

was a 1999 2.0 8v gti
Aug 13, 2006
49
0
West Sussex
Hiya

Sorry for making a new post but i have a problem with my car,

I thought it was all sorted, Problems were symptomatic of the ECU Relay and Fuel pump relay and also cleaning the Throttle body with some carb cleaner.

Today i had some problems where my car cut out and just wouldnt start for a while, when the car started it was all lumpy and running around 200 Rpm then it would cut out, This was after driving for about 15 miles with no problems, I got up to a roundabout and then the car died, Busy morning traffic too!!!
After getting it started i managed to drive the car but it would be very tempremental and kept cutting out.

I have now gone home and driven back and the problem didnt occur again

Very strange and all being tempremental!

The car is a 2.0L 8v GTi Cupra Sport
1999

I have replaced :

ecu Control Relay
Fuel Pump Relay
Dizzy Cap
Rotor Arm
HT Leads
Spark Plugs

Cleaned Throttle Body with carb cleaner

Do you guys have any Ideas whats up with it ?
Could it be idle control valve or a stepper motor ?

Really annoying as i need to fix it asap, I need to get to work and back daily. [:@]

Means ill have to take the bike and not really up for getting soaked (zxr 400 tho ;) )
 

f17th

was a 1999 2.0 8v gti
Aug 13, 2006
49
0
West Sussex
Oh yeah sorry its had a new Coil Pack too,

That went not soo long ago. Back in September.

If it was a crank speed sensor would that kick up an error code on the ECU ?
I say that because i had the ECU Read the other day by my mate whos a mechanic and he said there was no Codes flagged up


How would i Get VAGCOM readout for my car ?

Is there anyone in the area with it or would i have to go to a VW garage ?
 
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f17th

was a 1999 2.0 8v gti
Aug 13, 2006
49
0
West Sussex
Well managed to get a replacement Throttle body and a Stepper motor from the local Vw Scrappie Place.

Ill hopefully get round to fitting this at the weekend as its getting dark now :(

Managed to get the whole unit for £52 inc Vat and 3 Monthes Warranty, That good ? or about right ?
 
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