The drama continues.....

[Cache]

Hey Al,

That was my first thought, but that throws codes and the VAGCOM is clean as a whistle. VW mechanic confirmed.

[gpk_gti]

Huh ? I drive the S3 with straight pipe no mufflers and dont get backfiring . The race cars had no cats and 1 small muffler and they had no issues with backfiring
Do you have any technical info to back up your claim ?

Also Guy H only sells parts

you are the resident "expert" seb and im not a mechanic.whats your advise to the member?

Guy seems to help alot of our members,parts seller or not.

[SoVeReIgN]

Hey Al,

That was my first thought, but that throws codes and the VAGCOM is clean as a whistle. VW mechanic confirmed.

I was under the impression they didn't?

Where do you live - Maybe someone on here with hte same engine code wouldnt mind swapping coilpacks for a quick test.

[DubSteve]

Did you buy it privately or through a dealer can you take it back under there like 6 months warranty thing?

[quozl]

Hey Al,

That was my first thought, but that throws codes and the VAGCOM is clean as a whistle. VW mechanic confirmed.

I would pull them out and check them regardless mate. If the previous owner or yard you bought it from had a penchant for washing the engine bay they can become corroded and stuff up. It just sounds exactly like a failed coilpack though I'm no expert.

If your in QLD (Bris North Side) you can check out Lawrence at German Auto in Geebung, he has always done excellent work on my car when general VW maintenance is required.

German Autos
(Lawrence)
20 Fortune St
Geebung
Brisbane
Qld
Ph 3865 5457

Cheers Al

[Cache]

Hey guys,

I bought the car privately through a friend of a friend off a guy who posts on here. No warranty.

I will let you all know how I go.

Thanks!

[DUB 20V]

Hey guys,

I bought the car privately through a friend of a friend off a guy who posts on here. No warranty.

I will let you all know how I go.

Thanks!

i once had the lawn mower afect lol it was the module on the side of the air box got one off seb and it was sweet.

dude i have a full set of coil packs here if you need them/or want to give them ago sham you are not in sydney we could swap them over.

[Cache]

Hmm. Gonna test the airbox module thing now.

Thanks guys.

[Guy_H]

Huh ? I drive the S3 with straight pipe no mufflers and dont get backfiring . The race cars had no cats and 1 small muffler and they had no issues with backfiring
Do you have any technical info to back up your claim ?

Also Guy H only sells parts

Sorry Seb, we don't only sell parts (regardless of what you might think)

Anyway - on the problem, we could help try to Diagnose it for you in Brisbane, On the Sunshine coast, I would try Northern Volks (I think at Kawana) - they have the latest diagnostic gear and should be able to sort it.

Also there is Garry Crick VW, we personally know the service staff there & the service manager is a true enthusiast, so he should be able to help.

Both these will be a lot closer to you. Feel free to give us a call - or if you have another mechanic, we may be able to offer some assistance on the telephone as well.

[gpk_gti]

thank you for helping our member Guy and contributing some useful information!