Scorpiorefugee Posted February 9, 2006 Report Posted February 9, 2006 SeatKid's gone quiet. Perhaps he's compiling a complete fix-everything list with pictures. How does he find the time? :huh: ;) :) Quote
Guest JohnP Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Thesimplesignman,There's been all kinds of horror stories elsewhere over the difficulty of changing the glow plug - basically seems to be the typical corrosion of nuts/bolts which have been untouched for years. Out of interest, how long did it take you to get down to the plug - any particular problems you found?Also, I am intrigued. It seems necessary to clear the codes before the heater will restart but I thought that the car management system would retry the heater anyway - in other words, if you fix the heater and just leave it, will the management system just 'learn' that the heater is now working?I am buying a VAG-COM interface and have downloaded the software, ready to try it out, but if I can avoid fiddling with the 'computers' then I'll be a happier bunny.(Yes, I work in the IT industry and yes, if I can avoid adjusting anything in the software, I will ! The car knows best, honestly ...) Oh, incidentally, received a copy of the TIS last night. Well worth the Quote
Rallim Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 From reading around on the subject VAG COM may not neccessarily show the glow plug at fault. Mine had been in lock-out since I bought it, once I managed to talk to it with VAG-COM it had repeated flame out errors. The official line on this error is replacement of the metering pump or complete unit, but many have found changing the glow plug + clean out have solved the problem, indicating that the glow plug has not failed but become less effective. Since I re-enabled mine it worked fine for 3 months, with one or two smoke effect instances but then a couple of weeks ago locked out again. I foolishly cleared the faults again only to be treated to constant smoke screens... I am going to replace the glow plug and clean the heater out, but I've got to wait to recover from my hernia op first! I have yet to work out which glowplug to replace it with as ekta quotes 7DO 963 319 but people have mentioned updated versions... plus gasket kits. Gordon Quote
mumof4 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Posted February 10, 2006 reminds me...have not as yet recieved my TIS cd...must get in touch with the seller.. :D Got to get the car on the road before anything else i guess...cant do much with a dead car! :wub: :D Quote
Jeff115 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 From reading around on the subject VAG COM may not neccessarily show the glow plug at fault. Mine had been in lock-out since I bought it, once I managed to talk to it with VAG-COM it had repeated flame out errors. The official line on this error is replacement of the metering pump or complete unit, but many have found changing the glow plug + clean out have solved the problem, indicating that the glow plug has not failed but become less effective. Since I re-enabled mine it worked fine for 3 months, with one or two smoke effect instances but then a couple of weeks ago locked out again. I foolishly cleared the faults again only to be treated to constant smoke screens... I am going to replace the glow plug and clean the heater out, but I've got to wait to recover from my hernia op first! I have yet to work out which glowplug to replace it with as ekta quotes 7DO 963 319 but people have mentioned updated versions... plus gasket kits. Gordon Gordon,'Snap' :wub: on the 'Flame out' DTC - see my post here Booster flame out DTC fixed Change the booster glow plug and clear the DTC (forget gaskets as you're not going to dismantle that far :D )Regards,Jeff. Quote
PopDorset Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 MO4, did your bits and pieces arrive?...erm, :blink: I mean the TIS, and the Vag-com, and the lead? Where did you go to buy? Pop Quote
mumof4 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Posted February 19, 2006 got my tis...well....i got 2 actually as i got a normal cd one and a dvd one as MATT (think it was) said they were better....so if any one needs a tis disc let me know..free of charge!!got the tis off e bay..vag com..i havent got yet..will get round to that one.. :blink: Quote
PopDorset Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 Yes please....mo4, will pay you what you paid no prob. :unsure: Pop Quote
mumof4 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Posted February 19, 2006 Nah...you can have it...um....its on this table somewhere!!lol...ill need an address to send it to so let me know... :unsure: Quote
PopDorset Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 Right you are!! Now let's see, I seem to remember a "pm" button here somewhere. Never done this before... :unsure: [pop gets out torch and goes rummaging around for the pm button] I might be some time.... :unsure: P. Quote
mumof4 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Posted February 19, 2006 :unsure: :unsure: ..no worries..ill be here most of the night...though i always have a couple of browsers open so if i dont respond straight away it means im ebaying/!! :D Quote
PopDorset Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 'tis done m'dear... :unsure: ooh arrr! :unsure: Quote
Masked Marauder Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 Your giving MO4 your address? With her reputation? :unsure: Quote
mumof4 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Posted February 19, 2006 wot reputation!.. :o got it thanks pop...(now where that flasher mac....) <_< Quote
PopDorset Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 using it at the mo, mo4, be back after a quick stroll round the park. <_< Quote
mumof4 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Posted February 19, 2006 Damn!! <_< i wanted a go first!!!! :o :P :o Quote
Guest thesimplesignman Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Thesimplesignman,There's been all kinds of horror stories elsewhere over the difficulty of changing the glow plug - basically seems to be the typical corrosion of nuts/bolts which have been untouched for years. Out of interest, how long did it take you to get down to the plug - any particular problems you found?Also, I am intrigued. It seems necessary to clear the codes before the heater will restart but I thought that the car management system would retry the heater anyway - in other words, if you fix the heater and just leave it, will the management system just 'learn' that the heater is now working?I am buying a VAG-COM interface and have downloaded the software, ready to try it out, but if I can avoid fiddling with the 'computers' then I'll be a happier bunny.(Yes, I work in the IT industry and yes, if I can avoid adjusting anything in the software, I will ! The car knows best, honestly ...) Oh, incidentally, received a copy of the TIS last night. Well worth the Quote
Guest JohnP Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Thanks Andy,I took the plunge on Saturday and, like you, about 2 1/2 hours - couple of tough bolts to remove but the key is plenty of WD40 and patience, methinks.I have changed the glowplug but the heater still doesn't start. My VAG-COM 3.11 doesn't recognise many modules, none of which relate to the heater in any case, so now I'm just driving around and hoping that the heater will suddenly startle itself into life. Could you confirm for me the age of your Gal (mine's a 97R 87BHP) and which module the heater's on? Somebody told me address 18 but there's nothing there (perhaps the module's faulty as well?) Thanks for the info.. John PS I jumped in and did the glowplug first - wish I had had the patience to follow the diagnostic procedure in the TIS - it might have been something else... Quote
Rallim Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Mine wouldn't talk to the Aux Heater until I had the engine running. I'm using VAG COM 311.2N. Which is one of the reasons why I didnt think I had one fitted! :blink: Gordon Quote
Guest JohnP Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Thanks Gordon, I'll check - version 311.2n (I think that's mine also)Can you remember/confirm address 18? :lol: I did try it with the engine running but I'll double check - I know how these things (fail to) work! :( TaJohn Quote
Rallim Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Yes address 18. Mine was simply the case of once I had the engine running it talked with no further issues. There are other posts where people have still struggled / failed to communicate with it even with the engine running. Pesky little wotsit! :lol: Gordon Quote
Guest JohnP Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Thanks - I'm off to prod the blighter now....Your help much appreciated...John Quote
morticiaskeeper Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Would any of you know if Vagcom will display the mixture readings from the lambda sensor? I need to set up my lpg mixtures and a vagcom lead is cheaper than a gas analyzer. OR... Does anyone know the ins & outs of the Lektron CO.RE.GAS lambda control system? Like, which light means rich & which light means lean :lol: Quote
Masked Marauder Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 Not on a Ford engined it won't. Quote
Rallim Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 I thought the Shaz had the not so good vw 2.0l unit... which would talk to VAGCOM? :( Gordon Quote
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