Have you changed the spark plugs yet or are they still the origionals?
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OK, so I've been doing a bit of research. The CEL I got was a blinking CEL. A few more notes:
- Engine always cranks right up, cold/warm engine
- Idle is super smooth, never had any idling problems (still don't)
- The problem has appeared during the past week
I'm gonna get NGK PFR6Q plugs tomorrow. Any writeup on how to do it other than this? There isn't one in the Information Forum. I hope it's not the coil packs too, or the ICM. Damn
- Engine always cranks right up, cold/warm engine
- Idle is super smooth, never had any idling problems (still don't)
- The problem has appeared during the past week
I'm gonna get NGK PFR6Q plugs tomorrow. Any writeup on how to do it other than this? There isn't one in the Information Forum. I hope it's not the coil packs too, or the ICM. Damn
you might want to take a look at your "connoectors" since you're going to be changing your spark plugs, the "connectors are the peice between your ignition coil and spark plugs(they serve the same purpose as spark plug wires), make sure ther are clean: no rust oil, dirt etc..., if so that might be part of your ploblem, they cost about $22each @ the dealer,good luck....
FIXED! Whew..
good news guys! I replaced the plugs with NGK PFR6Q and my baby is no longer ill the old plugs were worn pretty bad, you could no longer see the electrodes on the bottom part. is this normal for a car with only 32k miles? I have pix if anybody is interested (maybe to diagnose).
anyhow, here's something interesting. I picked up an el-cheapo Haynes service manual just to have around. I looked at the spark plug section and THEY recommend you change plugs every 30k miles OR 24 months, whichever comes first. now, VW says to change them at 40k miles, and I don't know if there is a time clause. judging by my old plugs, I'm definitely gonna replace them at 30k! heck, they're not THAT expensive and now that I got the tools it'll just cost me ~$50 for the plugs + half hour labor. no biggie every 30k or 2 years. I'll change them again at 60k for good measure.
Alfredo - the coil packs looked healthy. lucky I have an ATW which has no ICM (one less thing to break!).
good news guys! I replaced the plugs with NGK PFR6Q and my baby is no longer ill
the old plugs were worn pretty bad, you could no longer see the electrodes on the bottom part. is this normal for a car with only 32k miles? I have pix if anybody is interested (maybe to diagnose).anyhow, here's something interesting. I picked up an el-cheapo Haynes service manual just to have around. I looked at the spark plug section and THEY recommend you change plugs every 30k miles OR 24 months, whichever comes first. now, VW says to change them at 40k miles, and I don't know if there is a time clause. judging by my old plugs, I'm definitely gonna replace them at 30k! heck, they're not THAT expensive and now that I got the tools it'll just cost me ~$50 for the plugs + half hour labor. no biggie every 30k or 2 years. I'll change them again at 60k for good measure.
Alfredo - the coil packs looked healthy. lucky I have an ATW which has no ICM (one less thing to break!).
here's a pic of the old plugs. again, these were the original Bosch plugs after 4+ years (2000) but only 32k miles. note how the electrode tip is not visible on any of them.
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