williewatt Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 I love my Golf with a passion,It has been a true and trusted friend, now it needs my help. Recently the engine has been cutting out for no apparent reason. When I start the car, normally the coil symbol on the dashboard lights up, and after a few seconds it goes out and only then can you start the engine (it's a diesel thing!) However when I try and restart the car after it has cut out, the coil symbol is unlit. After 5-10 minutes if I try and restart it, the coil symbol is back again and the car starts, but soon cuts out again. Every time it cuts out the same pattern unfolds with the coil symbol. My garage have had a good look at it but could find nothing wrong. However the car was still cutting out, and it now languishes in the garage, safe but forlorn. Can anybody help me out there? I would be eternally grateful for any help that is forthcoming. Cheers! Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 You need to replace the relay 109. This usually gives these sort of problems and is a simple replacement. Look in the handbook for relay locations, track down the offender (might read 601 if it's upside down) pull it and replace with a new unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williewatt Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Thanks mate, I will show your advice to my Garage and hopefully it will do the trick. Cheers! Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjie Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 There's a posting about this on www.Tyresmoke.net , there's some more useful advice there too. (although Rustynuts has it mostly covered!) Link didnt target any usefull info so ammended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Rustynuts Hi - new to the forum and posting for the first time as I have a similar problem and you seem to know what you're talking about ;-) My R reg TDI 1.9 has two problems that may be related: 1. The turbo cuts out on most journeys. I can't see any pattern except its usually when I accelerate but essentially, after 10 mins of driving it cuts out. If I restart, its back. I was told it was the air flow meter and I changed this, but to no effect. 2. More recently, its cutting out all together. Again, seems pretty random but unlike Williewatt, its when I'm driving - a bit alarming when I'm doing 80 on the m5! This time, I have to switch off, key out and wait 5-10 seconds before restarting. I will always restart. Do you think they're related and also to do with relay 109? Cheers bcfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 When you say the turbo cuts out,do you mean that the car is still driving but the power(from the turbo)has gone? If so,you could have a sticking actuator where dirt and crap has collected round the arm.Worth checking and an easy fix with some WD40 or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Activa Yes, thats what I mean - after 10 mins driving, I have a milkfloat I have to confess that I wouldn't know one end of an actuator from another - is it a DIY job? Cheers bcfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Try this link. This is a fairly common problem, and someone just had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Cheers all. I will print this out and take it to my trusty garage. Appreciate the help -bcfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Activa Yes, thats what I mean - after 10 mins driving, I have a milkfloat I have to confess that I wouldn't know one end of an actuator from another - is it a DIY job? Sorry mate,bit late with reply. Yes you can do it yourself but will probably need it on ramps to get access to the turbo-so maybe best to take it to a garage and ask if they can do it for you. Goo luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwwolfsburg123 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 HI I have a 1998 VW Jetta Wolfsburg Edition. It has been very random and stopped several times in rain. Very curious- after it dries out it runs well. Anyhow the problems may or may not be connected. Finally I drove it and it just stopped. Battery and everything works, but glow plug does not, and when I turn key I hear 1 click and thats it. Like a blow fuse or somethin. I've been following some of your notes on relay109 problem Could this be it?? How should I make sure this is the problem? Car does not want to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 It is most likely relay 109. If you turn the ignition on, and the glowplug light doesn't show, change the relay, and you'll be away. It's a cheap enough part and you'll not break the bank buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaabbb Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Most likely the MAp (manifold absolute pressure) sensor that is causing the turbo to cut out. Fitted one last week and it cured the fault. The turbo kept going flat and then if the ignition was turned off and then back on it was ok again for 5 minutes then the same happened again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 No, this is a total engine cutout, not limp mode. Different problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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