Engine trouble!!

[munkyhed]

Alright biys!
I'm having trouble with my car lately... anyone have any idea whats wrong with it. I havent a clue!
Its a 00 Audi A3 5 dr 1.6L
Basically the problem is very intermittant and is composed of two main problems.
1. When i turn the key to start her up sometimes the engine won't engage, it makes the usual whining sound but the engine just doesn't kick in. After a few goes it always starts but i understand that this can be bad for the strater motor.
2. While driving, sometimes the throttle takes on a life of its own. I could be driving along and going from 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th gears and the throttle just gets stuck at about 3000 revs! I have to pull in to the hard shoulder straight away. When the car is stopped and in neutral and my feet are completely off the accelerator the engine is still roaring away at 3000 - 400 revs. and sometimes it keeps rising slowly.
Scary stuff eh! I've put her into a local garage and he found no fault but i'm bringing her back at the weekend. I'm just afraid he won't be able to duplicate the fault and therefore not be able to fix it.

Sorry for the long-winded post!
Any advice??
Munky

[northsidescumbag]

Alright biys!
I'm having trouble with my car lately... anyone have any idea whats wrong with it. I havent a clue!
Its a 00 Audi A3 5 dr 1.6L
Basically the problem is very intermittant and is composed of two main problems.
1. When i turn the key to start her up sometimes the engine won't engage, it makes the usual whining sound but the engine just doesn't kick in. After a few goes it always starts but i understand that this can be bad for the strater motor.
2. While driving, sometimes the throttle takes on a life of its own. I could be driving along and going from 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th gears and the throttle just gets stuck at about 3000 revs! I have to pull in to the hard shoulder straight away. When the car is stopped and in neutral and my feet are completely off the accelerator the engine is still roaring away at 3000 - 400 revs. and sometimes it keeps rising slowly.
Scary stuff eh! I've put her into a local garage and he found no fault but i'm bringing her back at the weekend. I'm just afraid he won't be able to duplicate the fault and therefore not be able to fix it.

Sorry for the long-winded post!
Any advice??
Munky
None at all but could be electrics. That's my only guess.

[munkyhed]

Thanks for the input man.. I've posted this on many forums and most of the feedback seems to be pointing towards a throttle related issue. Could just need a cleaning and recalibration or it may well be an electric problem. Either way, its turning out to be an expensive week.. horses and drink are already eating into my little budget. Feckin car!

[maggot]

ECU.
Airflow matter/sensor.
Fly-by-wire accelerator could be in trouble.
Automatic choke.
Fuel pump to say its not starting first go, and not giving sufficient fuel pressure when running, causing erratic revving. Saying that, I know fuck all about mechanics.

Problem should register on diagnostics though.
When they plug in their laptop, all faults should be displayed.


Tut...Typical German car.

[northsidescumbag]

Tut...Typical German car.
Can we at least try and help the lad before we start off again????

[maggot]

Can we at least try and help the lad before we start off again????

No, sorry, it's not in my blood!

[Hang_Sandwich]

firstly its german - german cars are good if they were made before 95 otherwise they are shit. thats whats wrong.

fuels pump or too lare gaps in the sparks plugs could be your starting problem

the throttle sticking open could be a fault with with either your automatic choke or could be with your trottle mechanism, eitehr way give the garage shit - it could be something as simple are a spring coming loose - could be problems with space it once your trottle is open its getting caught on something - however the fact that you say if increases sometimes suggest that its your trottle release losing pressure.

[munkyhed]

Ah lads its really a bit harsh to say that all German cars are shit after 1995. The amount of VWs on the road these days must be an indicator of quality. Saying that i'll probably looking to change cars once i get this problem fixed!!!!
My mechanic hooked the car up to the computer at the weekend and it showed up 3 errors. The problem is looking like a mixture of temperature sensor / electrical problem. Throttle and accelerator were cleaned and tested thouroughly to rule that out. He has the car for the week now so i'll let ye know the outcome next weekend. I can tell ye this much i feel it will cost a small fortune. I'm not a happy camper. Vorsprung Durch Technik my ring!

On another note i am driving a friends Suzuki swift for the week, she's a flyer!! She is also for sale. See relevant thread in this forum!!

[Hang_Sandwich]

Ah lads its really a bit harsh to say that all German cars are shit after 1995. The amount of VWs on the road these days must be an indicator of quality. Saying that i'll probably looking to change cars once i get this problem fixed!!!!
My mechanic hooked the car up to the computer at the weekend and it showed up 3 errors. The problem is looking like a mixture of temperature sensor / electrical problem. Throttle and accelerator were cleaned and tested thouroughly to rule that out. He has the car for the week now so i'll let ye know the outcome next weekend. I can tell ye this much i feel it will cost a small fortune. I'm not a happy camper. Vorsprung Durch Technik my ring!

On another note i am driving a friends Suzuki swift for the week, she's a flyer!! She is also for sale. See relevant thread in this forum!!

no its not harsh build quality and engineering quality have gone downhill since 95, VW's are too slow people by them cause most people don't have a clue about cars, then think heavy = safe which it doesn't, Mk3 golf barely have enough braking power to stop themselves at all - also the powersteering system can shut the car off - ie make the car stall on full lock. Mk4 have problems with brakes again and rickety suspension, and terribly underpowered engines.MK5 headgaskets. Jap cars are the way to go, sure the french manufacturers invent stuff but the japaneese make them work. I mean even BMW have a massive design flaw on M3 evos vanos units - a 90k+ car with a design flaw ffs.

PS despite the name Swifts have never been in anyway swift

[maggot]

Ah lads its really a bit harsh to say that all German cars are shit after 1995. The amount of VWs on the road these days must be an indicator of quality. Saying that i'll probably looking to change cars once i get this problem fixed!!!!
My mechanic hooked the car up to the computer at the weekend and it showed up 3 errors. The problem is looking like a mixture of temperature sensor / electrical problem. Throttle and accelerator were cleaned and tested thouroughly to rule that out. He has the car for the week now so i'll let ye know the outcome next weekend. I can tell ye this much i feel it will cost a small fortune. I'm not a happy camper. Vorsprung Durch Technik my ring!

On another note i am driving a friends Suzuki swift for the week, she's a flyer!! She is also for sale. See relevant thread in this forum!!


Ha, what did i tell yeah!


Hang, shup biy. You dont know what you're on about.

[munkyhed]

Alright lads, thanks for opening my eyes a bit on the subject. Saying that, i don't think it helped my situation any bit. Anyway maggot, if hang doesn't know what he's talking about why don't you enlighten us with your views on the German cars instead of throwing in the odd one liner.

[Hang_Sandwich]

Ha, what did i tell yeah!


Hang, shup biy. You dont know what you're on about.

fuck you biy, did you buy that VW A4 yet?

[maggot]

Alright lads, thanks for opening my eyes a bit on the subject. Saying that, i don't think it helped my situation any bit. Anyway maggot, if hang doesn't know what he's talking about why don't you enlighten us with your views on the German cars instead of throwing in the odd one liner.


Like I'm going to waste me time writing out a paragraph on German cars for some newbie!



...anyway, I was messin'/windin' him. Something people do to have a bit of a laugh.


Give it time and you too can do this. Not till you hit 5,000 posts though!

[maggot]

fuck you biy, did you buy that VW A4 yet?


Na biy, still have NO car. The Supra was sold a few weeks ago.

Driving a van the whole time. Getting really sick of it!

Into cars and dont have one to spin around in...BOLLOCKS so it is!

[Hang_Sandwich]

Na biy, still have NO car. The Supra was sold a few weeks ago.

Driving a van the whole time. Getting really sick of it!

Into cars and dont have one to spin around in...BOLLOCKS so it is!

haha like being 16 all over again - get yourself some max power magazines now and you'll be sorted

[munkyhed]

Like I'm going to waste me time writing out a paragraph on German cars for some newbie!



...anyway, I was messin'/windin' him. Something people do to have a bit of a laugh.


Give it time and you too can do this. Not till you hit 5,000 posts though!

If you'l notice maggot i registered on this site a mere 2 months after you. You can hardly call me a newbie. Just cos i'm not somehow glued to my desk and replying to any oul thread crying out for attention!
I know you were windin him up but i was only tryin to do the same to you.
Hold on there now and i'll post 5,000 random bits of rubbish so i can get your opinion.

[maggot]

If you'l notice maggot i registered on this site a mere 2 months after you. You can hardly call me a newbie. Just cos i'm not somehow glued to my desk and replying to any oul thread crying out for attention!
I know you were windin him up but i was only tryin to do the same to you.
Hold on there now and i'll post 5,000 random bits of rubbish so i can get your opinion.


TYPICAL dumbass reply.


'Tis like ye copy and paste the same reply to people that upset yeah.


Now, FUCK OFF NEWBIE!

[munkyhed]

TYPICAL dumbass reply.


'Tis like ye copy and paste the same reply to people that upset yeah.


Now, FUCK OFF NEWBIE!

Like you could upset me biy,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/munkyhed/littleblackbook.jpg

This is my little black where i keep a list of my enemies..
On the day of Judgement i'll be lookin for those listed.


You're in. :evil:

[Mr Ben]

I had a similar problem with an older car with the throttle settling at 3000rpm. I found that a bit if WD40 at ethier end of the throttle cable worked for me as for the starting there's a lot of electronics in those Audi's let a main dealer hook it up to there diagnostics machine for a better and more calculated idea of whats wrong. stay away from side of the road mechanics on this one! Sell it on as soon as its fixed!!

[Hochma]

The starter is gone and your gear box is fucked ...

[Nicewanbiy]

Like you could upset me biy,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/munkyhed/littleblackbook.jpg

This is my little black where i keep a list of my enemies..
On the day of Judgement i'll be lookin for those listed.


You're in. :evil:
Maggot has a little pink book.
http://www.salesproducersin c.com/pix/peter_pauper/Picture9.jpg

Keeps all his bummer mates in it, being straight I have no place in it.

[maggot]

haha like being 16 all over again - get yourself some max power magazines now and you'll be sorted


Was looking at a max power mag there in Centra on the way home from Union Hall.

I was thinking will i buy it for old times sake...i left it off.

If i had a car i would have id say, just to see whats on offer.


Whats the best mag to buy these days?
Alot of them are shite.

[munkyhed]

I had a similar problem with an older car with the throttle settling at 3000rpm. I found that a bit if WD40 at ethier end of the throttle cable worked for me as for the starting there's a lot of electronics in those Audi's let a main dealer hook it up to there diagnostics machine for a better and more calculated idea of whats wrong. stay away from side of the road mechanics on this one! Sell it on as soon as its fixed!!

I think you've hit the nail on the head with this one. She's in the garage for almost 10 days now and the mechanic reckons he has it sorted. There were 3 different problems showing when hooked up to diagnostic computer, i think he had to buy 2 new parts so far. I'll be getting it back on friday. I think i'll be selling this one on as soon as i get it back alright. What a load of hassle.

[maggot]

I think you've hit the nail on the head with this one. She's in the garage for almost 10 days now and the mechanic reckons he has it sorted. There were 3 different problems showing when hooked up to diagnostic computer, i think he had to buy 2 new parts so far. I'll be getting it back on friday. I think i'll be selling this one on as soon as i get it back alright. What a load of hassle.


What yeah gonna get?

[munkyhed]

What yeah gonna get?
I really don't know!!!! I'm finding it very hard not to look at other Audis and Volkswagens! Saw a nice GTI polo on boards.ie. Still havent got my Audi back and don't know how much its gonna cost me.

[Hang_Sandwich]

Was looking at a max power mag there in Centra on the way home from Union Hall.

I was thinking will i buy it for old times sake...i left it off.

If i had a car i would have id say, just to see whats on offer.


Whats the best mag to buy these days?
Alot of them are shite.

I get Tuner myself - its all performance - no bodystyling at all - some good offerers on performace parts from japan and lists some places here aswell.

Also just get the top gears mags, used to get redline and max power years ago but i don't have the any interest on how many playstations i can cram into my car to be honest

[Hang_Sandwich]

I really don't know!!!! I'm finding it very hard not to look at other Audis and Volkswagens! Saw a nice GTI polo on boards.ie. Still havent got my Audi back and don't know how much its gonna cost me.

Whats your budget and insurance constraints? till we all suggest new motors for ya

[Mr Ben]

I think you've hit the nail on the head with this one. She's in the garage for almost 10 days now and the mechanic reckons he has it sorted. There were 3 different problems showing when hooked up to diagnostic computer, i think he had to buy 2 new parts so far. I'll be getting it back on friday. I think i'll be selling this one on as soon as i get it back alright. What a load of hassle.

Ya shit loads of money wasted i bet.. era you'd sell it for good money anyway;)

[munkyhed]

Ya shit loads of money wasted i bet.. era you'd sell it for good money anyway;)

Well i think i'll be looking for at least 10K for her. Gettin her back this evening.

Whats your budget and insurance constraints? till we all suggest new motors for ya

I spose my budget would be about 11000. I wouldn't have much constraints insurance wise. I'm 25 and have fully comp insurance for 2 years now. Suggest away lads!!

[Hang_Sandwich]

what are you looking for though, performance , two or four door?

personally i'd get a 1997 1998 impreza WRX an ITR an R33 GTS T skyline a 200sx or a 180sx but thats just me

[munkyhed]

what are you looking for though, performance , two or four door?

personally i'd get a 1997 1998 impreza WRX an ITR an R33 GTS T skyline a 200sx or a 180sx but thats just me

Sorry Hang, i'm a bit of a pussy when it comes to cars, i like my car to be more comfortable than actually being ready for rally. Don't think i'd honestly be suited for either of those cars..... I'd much prefer a big ass Jaguar or Bently rather than gettin a Maserati or somethin made for speed... if ya get what i mean!

[Hang_Sandwich]

Sorry Hang, i'm a bit of a pussy when it comes to cars, i like my car to be more comfortable than actually being ready for rally. Don't think i'd honestly be suited for either of those cars..... I'd much prefer a big ass Jaguar or Bently rather than gettin a Maserati or somethin made for speed... if ya get what i mean!

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction =car&carID=392664

[maggot]

I get Tuner myself - its all performance - no bodystyling at all - some good offerers on performace parts from japan and lists some places here aswell.

Also just get the top gears mags, used to get redline and max power years ago but i don't have the any interest on how many playstations i can cram into my car to be honest


Got max power today to see what its like these days.

Put it down after 5 minutes.

That B4 is growing on me. mmmmmmm.

Must have a look into Tuner. As you said, bodykits, DVD's and playstations
aren't what i'm looking for in a mag these days. The fella working with me is into that kind of thing. Then again, hes only 20. I just shake my head when he tells me the plans he has for his car.

Hes a bit like that langer, Boyracer! :-)

[maggot]

Sorry Hang, i'm a bit of a pussy when it comes to cars, i like my car to be more comfortable than actually being ready for rally. Don't think i'd honestly be suited for either of those cars..... I'd much prefer a big ass Jaguar or Bently rather than gettin a Maserati or somethin made for speed... if ya get what i mean!

I'm sure you'd pick up a nice, 1998, Lexus IS 200.
The beams tuned one (220bhp) would start at around the €17,000 but
the basic 2lt would be a lot cheaper than that. €13,000 maybe? In and
around that anyway.


http://www.carpages.co.uk/lexus/lexus_images/lexus_is200_04_11_04 .jpg
http://jscspeed.com/rides/lexus_is200a.jpg

[munkyhed]

Lads, got the Audi back on friday. All problems sorted. New temperature sensor and some kind of valve thing and some other part. Wasn't too expensive at all. Only cost 165 quid. And she's motoring perfectly now. Happy camper i am. I'll have to give it a few weeks before i think about changing. The Lexus sounds nice tho!