Various Electrical Gremlins

[HarryW]

Yeah, fair point.

I don't have it, and I'm assumning it's a reasonable investment to get some kind of home version?

It'll probably get low loaded to someone who can take a look (possibly David Lees in Alcester) if I can get some availability.

If not, sold for probable pocket change as a non-runner.

[steamship]

Originally Posted by HarryW

I don't have it, and I'm assumning it's a reasonable investment to get some kind of home version?

A 3-VIN version costs £225. For anyone with a VAG car that plans on keeping them, it's a worthwhile investment. You can find second-hand ones on eBay or you could even go for a cloned version, although you take a risk with the latter.

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by donp38

if you are cranking over and no start then the autobox inhibitor could be at fault

I was thinking about something along those, including the F125 switch, but in most cases problems mean the relevant relay is "dead" so you don't get cranking.
I'm another one that agrees VCDS is a must.

If it's temperature related it could be the CTS (Coolant Temperature Sensor) playing up and giving you the wrong fuel mixture. Typically that means you can start cold but not when warm, though flooring the throttle can sometimes overcome that.

[HarryW]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

I was thinking about something along those, including the F125 switch, but in most cases problems mean the relevant relay is "dead" so you don't get cranking.
I'm another one that agrees VCDS is a must.

If it's temperature related it could be the CTS (Coolant Temperature Sensor) playing up and giving you the wrong fuel mixture. Typically that means you can start cold but not when warm, though flooring the throttle can sometimes overcome that.

Thanks for those further suggestions.

Will definitely consider VCDS, but still also considering if it's time to part company with it.

Will try giving it a good boot when I next try and crank it!

[HPsauce]

There's always a market for genuine VCDS (especially unlimited-VIN) so if you buy one then no longer need it, just sell it on. You won't lose much and will have made use of it.

If it's a limited-VIN one maybe sell it with the car?

[donp38]

HarryW...keep it alive...
where is the vehicle now?
Maybe I can help?

[HarryW]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

There's always a market for genuine VCDS (especially unlimited-VIN) so if you buy one then no longer need it, just sell it on. You won't lose much and will have made use of it.

If it's a limited-VIN one maybe sell it with the car?

Yeh that's a good point, true. I'll see if I get anywhere with my latest garage enquiries and make a decision about next steps!

[HarryW]

Originally Posted by donp38

HarryW...keep it alive...
where is the vehicle now?
Maybe I can help?

I mean I would like to, it's had a few quid of maintenance over the last few years. It's in Rugby blocking my paren'ts small driveway! But it usually lives in London with me.

[sarg]

Originally Posted by HarryW

I mean I would like to, it's had a few quid of maintenance over the last few years. It's in Rugby blocking my paren'ts small driveway! But it usually lives in London with me.

I feel a mini-meet imminent

[monkeyboyuk]

Originally Posted by HarryW

I mean I would like to, it's had a few quid of maintenance over the last few years. It's in Rugby blocking my paren'ts small driveway! But it usually lives in London with me.

i'm just up the road from rugby near coventry, happy to help out with a scan of vcds......