The latest problem...am I screwed?
#1
The latest problem...am I screwed?
First...I love my car...I HATE the $$$ it is costing me...driving totally fine all day and for a long time now...just spent $1000 on the wiper transmission, some hoses, some coolant problems, oil change, etc...etc...
Start it up after dinner...immediately starts to rumble and the check engine light starts FLASHING! Piece of S***! Here are the codes...what could be the problem...and how much more stupid $$$ do I need to spend on this thing?
VAG-COM Version: Release 512.4-UD
Control Module Part Number: 8E0 909 518 F
Component and/or Version: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0001
Software Coding: 0016751
Work Shop Code: WSC 63351
4 Faults Found:
17887 - Brake Boost Vacuum System: Mechanical Failure
P1479 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16804 - Catalyst System; Bank 1: Efficiency Below Threshold
P0420 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
16687 - Cylinder 3: Misfire Detected
P0303 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
The car is violently shaking while driving, and idle...the turbo seems to have disappeared on acceleration...and the check engine light is flashing non-stop...I am a travelling sales guy...and I can't afford to be without this car...it has everything I need built into it...
How much is this **** gonna cost me?
Start it up after dinner...immediately starts to rumble and the check engine light starts FLASHING! Piece of S***! Here are the codes...what could be the problem...and how much more stupid $$$ do I need to spend on this thing?
VAG-COM Version: Release 512.4-UD
Control Module Part Number: 8E0 909 518 F
Component and/or Version: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0001
Software Coding: 0016751
Work Shop Code: WSC 63351
4 Faults Found:
17887 - Brake Boost Vacuum System: Mechanical Failure
P1479 - 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16804 - Catalyst System; Bank 1: Efficiency Below Threshold
P0420 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
16687 - Cylinder 3: Misfire Detected
P0303 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded
The car is violently shaking while driving, and idle...the turbo seems to have disappeared on acceleration...and the check engine light is flashing non-stop...I am a travelling sales guy...and I can't afford to be without this car...it has everything I need built into it...
How much is this **** gonna cost me?
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#6
RE: The latest problem...am I screwed?
Here's what you do...
Call you're insurance company...
Tell them you want rental car coverage, and tow truck service added to you're policy (provided you don't already have it).
Wait 1 day for it to kick in, and call them back telling them you have a major problem. They will tow it for free, and help pay for a rental car while it's in the shop. When it's completed, call up and cancel those coverages if you don't want to pay for them...
I know this sounds bad, but sounds like you are in a jam...
Call you're insurance company...
Tell them you want rental car coverage, and tow truck service added to you're policy (provided you don't already have it).
Wait 1 day for it to kick in, and call them back telling them you have a major problem. They will tow it for free, and help pay for a rental car while it's in the shop. When it's completed, call up and cancel those coverages if you don't want to pay for them...
I know this sounds bad, but sounds like you are in a jam...
#7
RE: The latest problem...am I screwed?
The misfiires sounds like a coilpack gone bad or the ignition amplifier. That will cause violent shaking but leave the car drivable (not suggested) sometimes. Change the coilpack on Cyl 3 with another coilpack location and see if the VAG code changes to reflect the new location...
Coilpack is what these days? 30 bucks?
Coilpack is what these days? 30 bucks?
#10
RE: The latest problem...am I screwed?
17887/P1479 = vacuum pump failed, needs to be checked out
16804/P0420 = o2 sensor or cat fail, could be because of cylinder 3 fail system not at optimum
P0300 = multiple misfire detected, normal because of cylinder 3 not firing
P0303/16687 = coil pack cylinder 3 or spark plug failed
I think cylinder #3 has a lot to do with all the problems
16804/P0420 = o2 sensor or cat fail, could be because of cylinder 3 fail system not at optimum
P0300 = multiple misfire detected, normal because of cylinder 3 not firing
P0303/16687 = coil pack cylinder 3 or spark plug failed
I think cylinder #3 has a lot to do with all the problems