Engine Cuts Out

[the_borg]

1996 Galaxy 2.8 V6 Auto

 

I have a list of faults but will just list a couple here for now

 

 

1>Engine runs fine 99.9% of the time

 

Every so often when stopped i.e at traffic lights, reversing from a parking space

 

the engine just cuts out

 

Quick turn of the key and it starts first time and away we go

 

 

2>I need an 'O' ring for the oil cooler thingy as it has a slight leak

 

Anyone know where to get one or do I have to replace the whole oil cooler unit

 

 

Any thoughts?

[seatkid]

Idle control valve sticky. Needs cleaning. Edited January 1, 2009 by seatkid

[mk2vr6]

Idle control valve sticky. Needs cleaning.

 

 

doesnt have one...try again

[sepulchrave]

1996 Galaxy 2.8 V6 Auto

 

I have a list of faults but will just list a couple here for now

 

 

1>Engine runs fine 99.9% of the time

 

Every so often when stopped i.e at traffic lights, reversing from a parking space

 

the engine just cuts out

 

Quick turn of the key and it starts first time and away we go

 

 

2>I need an 'O' ring for the oil cooler thingy as it has a slight leak

 

Anyone know where to get one or do I have to replace the whole oil cooler unit

 

 

Any thoughts?

 

Number 1 is tricky, could be so many things, possibly a small air leak after the MAF somewhere, check the induction hose for splits or loose clips.

 

Number 2 should be available separately, suggest you buy ETKA on ebay and identify the part number from that so you can order it from VW.

 

If you have a long list of faults perhaps you should post them all as many can be inter-related or can contribute to each other.

 

The VR6 engine in your car is the most reliable engine fitted to the Shalaxy but it has a few vices which are widely documented on this forum. The electronics are more complex so VAG-COM is almost essential.