[Sticky Tape]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

ok, then check the ground for the ICM. if it is loose it will cause this problem. IIRC, the ground for the ICM is held in with a phillips screw on the drivers side strut tower. Also check the connections on the ignition coil itself. Make sure they are secure.

 

[skibum525]

pm "pendulum". he gets stuff done, and can probably give you the advice you need http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (Sticky Tape)

Quote, originally posted by Sticky Tape »

ok, then check the ground for the ICM. if it is loose it will cause this problem. IIRC, the ground for the ICM is held in with a phillips screw on the drivers side strut tower. Also check the connections on the ignition coil itself. Make sure they are secure.

cleaned all the grounds...went to crank the car on and the starter wasn't turning...it would just whine..i think the starter is F*****

 

[3ur0 tr4sh]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

bump for a good guy.
dude try a new starter it worked for me haha http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (3ur0 tr4sh)

Quote, originally posted by 3ur0 tr4sh »

bump for a good guy. dude try a new starter it worked for me haha http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

i'm gonna have to

 

[vwcr8zy2]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

pretty much the same thing is goin on with my scirrocco. It backfired so hard it blew the muffler appart.

I was told vac leak and or grounds.

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (vwcr8zy2)

Quote, originally posted by vwcr8zy2 »

pretty much the same thing is goin on with my scirrocco. It backfired so hard it blew the muffler appart. I was told vac leak and or grounds.

my brother and i went through the entire wiring yesterday, fusebox, grounds, wiring for the lights, one of the turn signals had a bad bulb we changed that out. Added 2 new grounds from the battery. Now it's time to change the starter $130+ for it..

It better fix the problem if not i will be pissed...

 

[unimogken]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

Got a Bentley manual?

 

[lilgreydentwagen]

Re: (unimogken)

could be a bad icm? maybe go to a pull a part or a junkyard and grab a few. and have you checked the timing belt?

 

[Sticky Tape]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

A new starter wont fix the running problem.
Something I thought of last night was maybe disconnecting the red/black wire and jumpering the fuel pump relay and see how it runs. This will eliminate any interference from a corroded fuse box with regards to ignition event signal. Your tach will not work after that, but at least you can see if it runs better.
let us know what you find after you get the starter in there so it will run so you can continue to diagnose the original problem.

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (unimogken)

Quote, originally posted by unimogken »

Got a Bentley manual?

got 3 manuals, 1 of them being a bentley

j/k haha but yes i have a bentley manual and 2 others.

Quote, originally posted by Sticky Tape »

A new starter wont fix the running problem. Something I thought of last night was maybe disconnecting the red/black wire and jumpering the fuel pump relay and see how it runs. This will eliminate any interference from a corroded fuse box with regards to ignition event signal. Your tach will not work after that, but at least you can see if it runs better. let us know what you find after you get the starter in there so it will run so you can continue to diagnose the original problem.

i will ask my brother about trying that out ^
Thanks again everyone for the help

 

[Sticky Tape]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

Sorry man. I just reread what I posted. I am referring to the red/black wire on the coil. not the starter. Hope that helps clear up some potential confusion. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (Sticky Tape)

Ok so i installed the starter..and these are the symptoms she is having still..
Small vid:

 

[Sticky Tape]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

Ahh, videos are great!
Ok so just to make sure I am getting this right, the tach needle is bouncing around at idle because the engine is revving up and down of its own accord. correct?
Also, in the first video, you started to start the engine and then started the engine. was this the intention or did you attempt to start it the first time?
methinks we have been barking up the wrong tree here.

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (Sticky Tape)

1st video is just turning the key over and having the fuel pump prime( i think that's what it's called) I did that to show the tach needle bouncing.
2nd video was to show how the idle goes up and down it had trouble staying on, and this next video shows what it did once it started to idle fine.
(Video 3 is not showing how the car was dieseling before dying, for some odd reason she doesnt want to do that same problem again..)
vid#3:



Modified by Redvdubdrivah at 8:14 PM 5-14-2009

 

[Non_Affiliated]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

Just a guess in the idle bouncing, ISV?
As for the tach bounce upon starting, could it be possible that it's dirty ignition switch contacts?

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (Non_Affiliated)

Quote, originally posted by Non_Affiliated »

Just a guess in the idle bouncing, ISV? As for the tach bounce upon starting, could it be possible that it's dirty ignition switch contacts?

no isv with on the car...may be the ignition will have to check that later tonight

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

Oil in the antifreeze...? blown head gasket?

Noticed that today, car was running fine...not alot of power in 3rd and 4th and a really loud ticking passenger side when i accelerated..

didn't sound good so i babied her home

 

[Sticky Tape]

Re: (Redvdubdrivah)

Is the car equipped with a factory oil cooler? Is there antifreeze in the oil?

 

[Redvdubdrivah]

Re: (Sticky Tape)

Quote, originally posted by Sticky Tape »

Is the car equipped with a factory oil cooler? Is there antifreeze in the oil?

i checked the oil dipstick and there was no antifreeze on it. the anti freeze is oily though...i'm gonna change the oil and see if it's noticeable there
I'm not to worried though Friday i'm picking up a Vr6 passat and giving the entire swap over to a buddy for his built g60, wiring and everything. Just as long as the car lasts long enough, i dont care for this 8v

Modified by Redvdubdrivah at 7:26 PM 5-17-2009