VDUBIN (VR6) aka Chop N Change

[vdubin]

I had a Quick look at whats involved in cleaning the TB Its not that hard a job So ill give it a go....

Had a mate come over today brought his Vagcom this is what came up.

1 Fault Found:
00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30
07-10 - Signal too Low - Intermittent
Readiness: N/A

WTF....

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 3A0-907-379.lbl
Part No: 3A0 907 379 A
Component: ABS/EDS ITTAE 20 GI V00
Coding: 03604
Shop #: WSC 00270
VCID: 285A7FBDE268

3 Faults Found:
00290 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Left (G46)
35-10 - - - Intermittent
00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Right (G44)
35-10 - - - Intermittent
00287 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor; Rear Right (G44)
16-10 - Signal Outside Specifications - Intermittent

Had a feeling My abs was playing up how do I fix this issue..

Ok so no other engine issues came up, I thought ok... went for a drive and the cars fine..Drives like it did before I had the issues So NO IDEA whats going on.Cant complain

[nightphotographer]

With your ABS you just need to find out whether it's the wiring or the sensor. Here's the fault code site - 00290 - Ross-Tech Wiki - you can just type in those codes on there and it'll tell you what you need to look for. With the ABS faults it says to check the wiring and sensor - so you'll need to do that before I come back from the UK if you want me to get the parts for you haha.

Regarding the engine code - I probably should've said last night there are a few Vagcom codes can be 'ignored' as such. I have one on my car that doesn't make any sense but everything's fine. This could be the case with yours cause the Ross Tech site says "Intermittent codes are often stored during low outside temperature when the battery capacity goes down and may be ignored." - I wouldn't worry about it too much, if the car wasn't starting due to battery issues then maybe? I'll clear it for you and re-scan it and see if it pops up again when the cars warm.

[thestu]

clear all the faults...drive it and see if they come up again...then go from there.

What section was the first code in?

Pretty much sounds like either a fuel pump screwing up, coil pack (about to die) or the throttle body is dirty and tripping with the sensor so its not closing properly! If you have the ignition on and then go into the engine bay and open the throttle and close it again does it do all these random clicking noises?

Stu

[VR28LT]

Regarding the codes for the abs, is your abs light on your VR active ? what i mean does it light up and switch off after a few seconds on startup ? i know alot a VRs that have had the bulb removed/disconnected due to abs problems.... it may be the case with yours and you only realised an abs problem once you had the car scanned .

[vdubin]

Ok james Ill get on to that.

Im going to clean the TB anyway cause I want to do a DIY on it.
Hope thats what the issue is,And not the other things you pointed out Stu.


With the new floor in the boot.

I think the sub in the wheel well isnt going to happen Hence Chop N change build thread..
Its going to make it to hard if I need to work on an amp or one dies to replace it.

So at this stage the sub is on hold And ill possibly order a Pancake tank now.
Will just go with a removable subbox for car shows,But ill make it unique like my Eski-Sub

[nightphotographer]

Stu - The first code was in the engine section - we'll have another play with vagcome and see what it comes up with.

and mrVR6exy - Reece's dash doesn't work so he doesn't get any warning lights haha - but nah his ABS has been playing up for a while now!

[vdubin]

Dash is working again, when ever I disconnect the battery the speedo works again for a while..Ill replace it one day.

Cleaned the VR6 Throttle Body this arvo.


Dirty.( 150+ Ks)



Cleaned.



What I used. ( Awesome stuff! )


All up this job took me 1 Hr.
(The alan keys holding the TB on were the hardest thing, FK they were tight ! )


Went for a drive Feels a little bit smoother...At one stage I gave it a boot fool and it put me back in my seat stopped for 1sec like it lost all power then straight back into it again..Ill have to get you to come around before you go to the UK james see whats happening..And yes the ABS light never turned off on my dash So I Disconnected the bulb

[thestu]

Ohhh you took it off, nice work!

There is stuff called throttle body cleaner and when your car is running you spray it in and rev it and it clears allllll the crap out!

[Ben J]

Taking the throttle body off is like a 2 minute job anyway, may as well just do it. haha.

[vdubin]

Oh true,Think I may have to give that a go then ...So James was over before put the Vagcom over the car again Issues 0..
So I cant complain...THEN James noticed this .


WTF...This is beyond me now I think I have a coolant Fan issue also as my fans arent turning on as frequently as they use too..

It's off to the Expert now.

[vdubin]

Whats in the BOX.

[Mk3 AAA]

ACC, pfft...clearly.

[rayray086]

Hey, you forgot to lift the side flaps of the box.

[GoLfMan]

Polo GTI wheels is my guess

[vdubin]

Polo GTI wheels is my guess

That my friend is 100% Correct.

Got a fellow VR6 owner bringing around his Air Sensor today.
Im a little worried this is beyond just a sensor, when I was thinking & telling the old man about the car .
No Coolant fans = Hot engine, water black crap out of the exhaust = Cracked head. I Really hope not.

Im just thinking of the worst scenario at the moment.