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If you've got vcds lite have you tried logging required vs actual - just in case engine management is throwing a wobbly?

Sure someone snap that up at that sort mileage and history

Thanks gregers ...

Thanks for the replies - Chromedome, I'm sure it's a diesel, and according to the handbook the engine symbol, when on a diesel, is to do with the exhaust. Is that where the engine symbol displays on a mk2 dash? I can't really make it out properly. My mk1's didn't have that, afaik - certainly never saw it. Gregers, sounds a very nice car, but I'm looking at about a fifth of that (pretty much the scrap value of my last two put together. Times are tough at the moment.....) I did a search on the forum about the exhaust/sensor, but couldn't find anything about this. I bet it's in here somewhere, but I've always struggled a bit with the search... I think this is only Mk2 diesels. On with the search...

Hi all Still trying to replace my old Mk1. Looking at a Mk2 2002 on ebay. dash panel pic shows a light - I can't quite make out the symbol but think it might be the small engine which the handbook (thanks big_kev) says is exhaust lamda sensor related. of course, I may be being a complete plank. Could anybody please tell me if that is what it is, and if it's likely to be expensive/mot issue? (Car has no mot at the moment, and the ebay description says turbo doesn't cut in and it needs a rear exhaust box). Never seen a mk2 tdi start from the inside, so even more in the dark than usual. Trying to get to see it, but not managed it yet, so don't know what codes are logged. Any help very much appreciated.

Thank you ... best trainers and running shorts on...

Hi All Thinking about buying a '99 Galaxy auto. The attraction is the price, which I expect to be low because it has a problem with the auto box, and it's quite low mileage - around 120K. Normally I'd be looking for another manual but funds are very tight. The symptoms are - Delay/problem in changing up or down from the top gear ; struggles to get up any steep incline at speed Anybody any suggestions what might cause this, or if I should take a chance/ run away? Thanks in advance

Just read this and your autobox post. May not be today but I'll bet you've saved somebody a lot of headscratching/dosh in the future by taking the time to post outcomes...

My old Mk1 did something very much like this. I never got to the bottom of it, but the MOT tester said he thought it was to do with bracketry in my case, not wear, and he was not concerned by it.

Would be concerned if it was me. No expert on these engines - it may be characteristic of 1.8 but I'd think it was much more likely to be a fault . If timing is out when hot for some reason then this can be bad news on diesels. Possibly just ask mechanic at main dealer for opinion, or get diagnostic done....

I think phil yer boots is right and your remote key is not matched to the car. There's two parts to this the door bit (buttons on the key) as above - exact procedures vary a bit by modelyear and the immob bit (chip in the key that the immob reads when you try to start the car). Try a forum search for PATS for the immob bit. May be in the FAQ? Seem to recall reading that you need two already working keys to add a new key to the MK2 immob though. On early models it's only one. If I'm right, it's either a visit to a dealer (big bucks) or you might be able to get the working key cloned by a locksmith - mine was about £40.... Before you start, check the remote key has a chip in it - they fall out when the batteries are changed or the thing comes apart by accident. The chip is held between the blade holder plastic and the remote part with the buttons on - its only about the size of couple of grains of rice. The third alternative is to take the chip out of the working key and stick it in the car by the ignition switch aerial but then you loose the security the immob adds... Good luck

Can't help with your real problem, but Vag-com definately worth getting, especially as you have the TDI. (you only have to buy a lead, under £10 on ebay. Software is free download.) Galaxy is pretty much rebadged VW Sharan; some of the petrol versions have Ford engines, but the TDI is VW. You'll find a lot of vw labels/part numbers when you start to dig...

There's some information about the pd engines here http://www.myarchive.us/richc/VW_TDI_with_PumpeDuse.pdf that if you haven't come across before might be helpful. I don't think you'd regret getting the cable - I certainly don't. It gives you access to a LOT of useful information that combined with the help you can get from the forum makes life much simpler... If you already have a tool to read fault codes then there's a certain amount of duplication, but I think you'd still find it gives you more information. A while back there were links between tacho and alternator wiring in some VAG cars, but I have no idea (sorry!) if this is still so. Many others on here who know a lot more about this than I do...

Not sure about the maf for this error, but it's been a while since I looked. MAP more likely anybody? I believe people usually use 3mm silicone hose for the turbo, 4mm for egr/vacuum distribution. You can get to the N75 end of the hose quite easily to do the suck test, I've found it difficult to get to the actuator to get the hose off - can't really get a grip on it from above. You've probably seen the caution about snapping the valve outlet when removing the hose...

Are you loosing any coolant? If so, maybe heater matrix....just thought I'd brighten your day... Mine leaks, and when the engine gets hot enough to pressurise the system, I sometimes get misting. AC fixes this now I've had it regassed. Also, a REALLY grsping at straws thing, but a couple of american sites had posts from people who eventually found their heating was on recirc.... I bought a ceramic (150w) heater - useful only for warming hands sadly....