Engine Cutting Out

[bretonjohn]

Hi there, just joined so don't know the score just yet. Got a 1.9tdi that just wont go.

2 so called mechanics and several quid later this is where I am. Car was driving great then suddenly accelerator stopped responding, rev counter and speedo still working, no dash lights on.A new stop solenoid and relay 109 have been suggested and replaced,no luck. The piston was taken out of the shut off solenoid but this makes no difference and when it did briefly start (using easy start) it could still be turned off with the ign key. I am in france at the moment, nowhere near a ford garage so I am considering buying a fault decoder,anybody know of a cheap one that works on a 1998 1.9 tdi? all help appreciated.

[gregers]

just my 2p worth,have you checked under the passenger seat for your own swimming pool?

what des the red light on the drivers door do when you try to start the car?

[marinabrid]

are you anywhere near a vw garage ? they should be able to diagnise it as the galaxy is basically a vw sharan with the same diagnostic socket under the ashtray

also check the mini fuses that run along the ottom of the fuse box in the car, i had one that worked loose and staopped the car starting up

Edited November 3, 2009 by marinabrid

[bretonjohn]

are you anywhere near a vw garage ? they should be able to diagnise it as the galaxy is basically a vw sharan with the same diagnostic socket under the ashtray

also check the mini fuses that run along the ottom of the fuse box in the car, i had one that worked loose and staopped the car starting up

cheers will check 4 vw dealer and fuses but dont fancy driving anything called sharon!

[bretonjohn]

just my 2p worth,have you checked under the passenger seat for your own swimming pool?

what des the red light on the drivers door do when you try to start the car?

nothing electric under pass seat, will check red door light though thanks!