VR6 Hard start

[Tim]

if it was a fuel pump issue normally the car wouldnt drive properly. If you can rev her right out with full power then she must be getting plenty fuel?

have you scanned for codes yet?
checked the spark plugs? see if theyre fouled?
As loon says it may be a sensor on the blink

[Jmac]

if it was a fuel pump issue normally the car wouldnt drive properly. If you can rev her right out with full power then she must be getting plenty fuel?

have you scanned for codes yet?
checked the spark plugs? see if theyre fouled?
As loon says it may be a sensor on the blink

Exactly!!!!!! If all checks right then a low holding pressure will cause you to crank more
Cheers
Jmac

[VW VR6]

today was checked with computer and write just one code error : MAF sensor ???

[bboyskidz]

mass airflow sensor. its the bit that goes just after the air filter. correct me if i'm wrong but this is a common sensor to get replaced?

[Mrk_Mickey]

mass airflow sensor. its the bit that goes just after the air filter. correct me if i'm wrong but this is a common sensor to get replaced?

Yeah they're pretty common failure items...along with the rest of the plastic in the VR6 lol.

They're a bit expensive to replace unfortunately, even though they are a 2 minute swap I haven't seen a price lower than AU$300ish and then you have to get it shipped here.

[Jmac]

Im getting MAFs for a good price , ill check if the VR one is available. Im getting Original ones as well as pencil coils etc.
Jmac

[VW VR6]

Yeah they're pretty common failure items...along with the rest of the plastic in the VR6 lol.

They're a bit expensive to replace unfortunately, even though they are a 2 minute swap I haven't seen a price lower than AU$300ish and then you have to get it shipped here.

Yes that is all correct and expensive parts- I am agree with you, but i would like first change maf sensor to see if is anything diferrent, and after than i will buy.
Does anyone have spare one in Brisbane or Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast. I will come and just try to swap and see how is going.
Any help about spare MAF sensor ... thanks

[VW VR6]

Im getting MAFs for a good price , ill check if the VR one is available. Im getting Original ones as well as pencil coils etc.
Jmac

Is it big diferrent between OEM and aftermarket one.
What price is OEM?
What price is aftermarket?
Do you have in stock?
Any info is good for me.
Thanks Jmac !!!

[VW VR6]

Today I change my fuel pressure regulator. All same - nothing change. I am sure 99% is MAF sensor. But always is 1% for another parts...

[Mrk_Mickey]

If you know of any VR6 owners up near you just PM them asking if you can borrow the MAF for half a day or so I'm sure someone is willing to lend a hand.

[VW VR6]

If you know of any VR6 owners up near you just PM them asking if you can borrow the MAF for half a day or so I'm sure someone is willing to lend a hand.

I need just for 30 minutes. If is OK I know what I need to change.

[Jmac]

Sorry to say but my supplier doesnt do Air volume meters for VR i bet i could get an awesome price from Dub though
Cheers
Jmac

[VW VR6]

No worry Jmac - Thanks

[Johnnyk MkIII vr6]

Problem when starting after a few hours of driving

Heya fellas,
I have a similar problem, only happens after driving for a while, when I start the car idles for 2 - 3 seconds then it completley dies. does that 3 or 4 times, if you give it a good rev it sometimes it stays on the first or second time, very strange...

-Checked battery connections and battery they were ok

Any ideas??

Cheers...

[VW VR6]

I am going next week to find some MAF sensor to checkand possible change, because VAGCOM tell me there is problem with MAF sensor. I will post all what is happened before and after MAF change.