Zonda_ 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Most of the time it runs fine if a little lumpy on tickover but every so often the car starts to misfire badly (if feels like the car is out of fuel, which it isn't) The car has been parked up since 2002 and I was wondering what the problem could be?Blocked fuel filter, faulty plug leads?Help please! Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 could be...fuel filter,plugs,leads,hall sender,coilpack,and on and onthe first port of call is to get the ecu fault codes checked. if there isn't any then it will be plugs, leads, or coilpack (most likely leads). Link to post Share on other sites
Zonda_ 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 I think I'd be best of putting it in for a service. Can anywhere do them or am I best off going to a VAG dealer? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 go to a VW specialist, it will save you in the long run, also fo to a specialist who has the VAG-COM, stealth racing is probbly your best bet. give them a call on 01926 812259. Link to post Share on other sites
Zonda_ 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 There is a place near me called Volkswerk. They are a VAG specialist. I spoke to them and said the car had been standing for 14 months and they recommended I get a full service done. They quoted £160+ VAT Stealth Racing is a 4 hour drive for me! Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 does it miss at full throttle mine did BADLY and it was the leads Link to post Share on other sites
bazz780 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 i had same prblem, 'jerky drive' turned out to be the leads, which after installing the guy damaged them so had to buy a new number 4 lead today (18.00 quid) ARGHHHHHH Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Stealth Racing is a 4 hour drive for me!It's a 2 hour drive for me, but it's the only garage I can trust to work on my VR. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 dont forget, the fuel filter isnt a service-able part so you will have to buy one in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Zonda_ 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Thanks guys. A fuel filter is only £5 from Europarts. Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 neither are leads i think (the only thing it says on the sheet is to check them), so that won't be quoted in the price they quote for service. leads cost £50-60 for cheapo ones, or £100 for the real mccoys (red vw own, which are much much better quality).where abouts are you zonda? i use automotive solutions in sonning (just east of reading), he certainly knows his vr's and is very reasonably priced. Link to post Share on other sites
bazz780 0 Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 believe me when acf said cheapo ones lol, i got em from euro in a state of emergency as it was sat 1pm and dealers were too far for me, paid 60 inc VAT sooo crap and awkward to fit that lead 4 got damaged, went VW to buy a single lead and cost 20 inc vat, wish i bought the whole set instead, 1 red 5 black leads lol Link to post Share on other sites
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