still have problem

  1. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 86
    #1
    my 106 gti keeps cutting out and though it was a spiked ecu and replaced it this morn and this isnt the problem


    what do u guys/girls think
  2. Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS
    #2
    What led you to believe it was a spiked ECU? Have you had a diagnostics test done?
  3. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 86
    #3
    there is a problem that the coil pack can spike the ecu
    at least i have a spare now
    ye i did have a diagnostic test and every thing came back fine
    so im a bit stuck with the car off the road
  4. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 86
    #4
    what does people think i need to get this sorted asap
    in the mean time im gettin the 2 buses to work which takes an hour
  5. Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS
    #5
    Does the diagnostics test check the coil pack itself?
  6. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 86
    #6
    it ticks over and runs for like 5 seconds and dies.....been told it could be map sensor or even the wiring behind engine..not 100% tho

    not sure me dad took it when i was at work
  7. Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS
    #7
    I thought the MAP sensor was read during a diagnostics test. Is it was reading then it is probably working fine.
  8. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 86
    #8
    i dont have a clue will jack it up 2nite and see if any air or fuel pipes have came loose

    could be as simple as tht i hope

    only picked it up for a 1000
  9. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 86
    #9
    got the ecus fitted and have no joy

    what does anyone thnk it is?