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[bazzoh]

Hi

for some years now ive run a mark 1, 2.0 basic ford galaxy. Now, ive just invested in a 2.8 v6 (bit of a difference!) but still a mk1. This new one is the Ghia X version with all bells n whistles - looks good!

Now, ive purchased it as spares repairs because apparantly the car starts but wont rev (anyone with any ideas?). Failing that, any Ford Galaxy experts in the Wirral area want to come and help me with some looking over advice? i can promise at least a cuppa!

I am a bit sad about the old mk1 as it appears it is one of the early ones constructed between 94-95 - preservation surely! but hey ho!

thanks in advance

Baz

[cyborg]

Try disconnecting the maf then reconnect it

if not give it a clean and try again

 

failing that could be the cat

 

save alot time if you have VAG diagnostic leads / software

[cyborg]

Try disconnecting the maf then reconnect it

if not give it a clean and try again

 

failing that could be the cat

 

save alot time if you have VAG diagnostic leads / software

 

While you have the MAF off it would be a good idea to clean the ISV could be stuck with thick old oil

[bazzoh]

Ta for that - i'll give them a go! The guy said he was told it was an ecu fault but i wasn't convince - i was thinking could it be the throttle position sensor?

Baz

[cyborg]

Ta for that - i'll give them a go! The guy said he was told it was an ecu fault but i wasn't convince - i was thinking could it be the throttle position sensor?

Baz

 

As its idling ok i would not have thought it was the tps if its on way out idle becomes rough and i think its unlikley same fault would reproduce exactly the same each time.

 

Could be grounding out when under load check the coil for splits and check earth's

 

Possible duff relay to ecu

[mk2vr6]

Try disconnecting the maf then reconnect it

if not give it a clean and try again

 

failing that could be the cat

 

save alot time if you have VAG diagnostic leads / software

 

While you have the MAF off it would be a good idea to clean the ISV could be stuck with thick old oil

 

 

could you tell us exactly where the ISV is on VR6?

[sepulchrave]

The most likely culprits are complelely knackered coil pack/plugs/leads.

 

Change the lot to see it fly.

[big_kev]

save alot time if you have VAG diagnostic leads / software

 

Yes definitly, save chasing your tail.

 

Baz go buy it.

[bazzoh]

The most likely culprits are complelely knackered coil pack/plugs/leads.

 

Change the lot to see it fly.

 

Hi

the guy ive bought it off has replaced the coil pack already (nice of him!) - ive got it back home now (or my dads anyway) and ill go and have a good nose around it and try the bits you've suggested - thanks!

 

regarding the vag com, i think its wise to buy one anyway so ill be doing that - am jsut getting impatient because i wana play!

 

ill keep you informed!

Baz