Jose_Perez
Veteran Member
I\'m going to shoot my TDI
Well if anyone recalls the problems I was having in the past with my little red diesel machine, then you will recall how happy I was when they were resolved...I thought. Well tonight on the way to work they resurfaced. Horrible power loss, poor throttle response, and of course my favorite friend the check engine light laughing in my face.
The last few times this has appeared the fault code was for intermittent intake manifold sensor signal. I would assume I will find the same when I hook up my VAG-Com tool tomorrow.
For those who don't recall I replaced my N75 sensor, bypassed the old EGR (this prob was around long before any of these mods BTW) and did a full service to the car including fuel filter, Relay 109 (which was cooked), oil change, recharging the K&N, and a complete check of all wiring and hoses and such.
What now? I am tempted to shoot my little red diesel machine....damn road rage, except that I love the car when its running right. Anyone know of a diesel mechanic that is worth a damn within a reasonable driving distance from middle TN, or of a couple of Q's to ask a mechanic that claims TDI knowledge? The nearest stealership is about an hour and 20 minutes away so thats where I may wind up. I am beyond my scope of knowledge and its time to cough up a few dollars and have this diagnosed right. Any help that can be passed my way would be appreciated.
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98 Tornado Red Jetta TDI
http://members.xoom.com/BetaTDI/
Well if anyone recalls the problems I was having in the past with my little red diesel machine, then you will recall how happy I was when they were resolved...I thought. Well tonight on the way to work they resurfaced. Horrible power loss, poor throttle response, and of course my favorite friend the check engine light laughing in my face.
The last few times this has appeared the fault code was for intermittent intake manifold sensor signal. I would assume I will find the same when I hook up my VAG-Com tool tomorrow.
For those who don't recall I replaced my N75 sensor, bypassed the old EGR (this prob was around long before any of these mods BTW) and did a full service to the car including fuel filter, Relay 109 (which was cooked), oil change, recharging the K&N, and a complete check of all wiring and hoses and such.
What now? I am tempted to shoot my little red diesel machine....damn road rage, except that I love the car when its running right. Anyone know of a diesel mechanic that is worth a damn within a reasonable driving distance from middle TN, or of a couple of Q's to ask a mechanic that claims TDI knowledge? The nearest stealership is about an hour and 20 minutes away so thats where I may wind up. I am beyond my scope of knowledge and its time to cough up a few dollars and have this diagnosed right. Any help that can be passed my way would be appreciated.
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98 Tornado Red Jetta TDI
http://members.xoom.com/BetaTDI/