got it started...but.....

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...then it kept stalling after a min of idling (which it wouldn't do at first). can sometimes here a noise like a relay clicking just before it stops. it is like the ecu is cutting it out, like a sfaety mode).

any idea's?

(oh, and thanx to oakgreen88 from cgti for getting it going! [:Y:] )

[FishWick 21]

Have you tried replacing the ECU and fuel pump relays? Relay numbers 109 and 167. Part nos 357 906 381A and 191 906 383C.

The lambda probe kicks in after roughly a minute, could be related.... not sure.

Sounds like a weird one for sure.

Hope you sort it.

Kev

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well, they were fine before we took everything apart.

the only weird thing is there is a leek from the manifold (where it joins the downpipe)...but would that cause the car to 'shut-down'?

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well' date=' they were fine before we took everything apart.

the only weird thing is there is a leek from the manifold (where it joins the downpipe)...but would that cause the car to 'shut-down'?[/quote']

leek as in "leek and potatoes" ?

yes - if you had a leek in your exhaust it might cause your car to stop!

but anyway, if you have an exhaust leak, it can cause bad running as, believe it or not, a blown exhaust gasket will actually allow air to be drawn in from outside - making your Lambda probe think the car is getting too much air so it will add fuel to compensate.

Its also possible though that you've not connected something - like the ISV maybe?

Also, check that you've connected the large ribbed electrical connector correctly and its snug home. I had a problem once where one of the pins inside had folded over....

Jules

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ok, i'll fix the exhaust manifold, check the isvm, then try again!

i'm thankful that the chain hadn't slipped (as first thought).