Hello All,
1.4 TDI 2001 year UK. had for a bit over a year now, lots of fun to drive and certainly has some personality, tend to drive like i stole it though so probably not doing any favors there, still haven't missed a beat or let me down (other than the battery which was of drinking age when i replaced it prior to this winter). 156k miles! SW London
Been lurking for a while as there's a ton of useful posts regarding various issues and queries, thought i'd add to it and see about sorting my old girl out. Any advise is very welcome.
#1 priority - Main issue at the moment, following a full service it seems Turbo gets disabled (works after restarting car), this occurs at specific RPM (redline in 3rd gear, about 3.7k rpm in 4th and 3-3.1k rpm in 5th gear). Does not seem there is power loss etc. in general, though quite annoying as i am limited to about 80mph. Few times after pulling to driveway once turbo got cut off there was a clicking noise like a flap or switch was stuck flapping.
01 Engine
System description: 1,4l R3 EDC 0000SG 1281
Software number: 045906019G
Coding: 00002
Trouble codes:
P1557 - Charge press. ctrl. Control limit exceeded
Intermittent
Will check tubing for leaks and inter-cooler first, as well as air flow sensor as other posts mentioned air flow sensor needing a clean seemed to match description of issue best.
Could i have some advise on rough location of the vacuum etc. tubing and how much i can get to without ramp/lift/axle stand (looking at it seems to be in/out both left of engine)? Looking to purchase either axle stands or a drive on ramp, so any recommendations are very welcome.
Does not seem to be load dependent when it cuts off, just does it at those specific RPMs in 3rd 4th and 5th gears (was going down hill on way to Gatwick and it cut off at same point when foot was almost entirely off pedal) .
Fault developed after 2nd service, same garage.
#2 ABS Sensor, i am assuming it will be the wiring loom, as with a replacement sensor still having error (reading the posts here i knew sensor was a long shot) a fault developed after first MOT/Service carried out since i got the car.
03 Brakes
System description: ESP 20 CAN V015
Software number: 8Z0907379B
Coding: 10758
Trouble codes:
00283 - Left front ABS wheel speed sensor
static
00283 - Left front ABS wheel speed sensor Signal outside tolerance
Intermittent
#3 Leaky hydraulic pump - will likely get a used working one and swap it, added some lucasoil stop leak for power steering and it did improve performance and made leak less, power steering is noticeable less "easy" than with other A2s i've been in, and with the additive there is an improvement making steering feel quite a bit lighter (though i do like "less" power steering)
#4 Another thing to tackle will be new undercarriage covers which will definitely require some sort of ramp/lift, both front plastic covers/under bumper and aluminum mid covers are rather tattered.
#5 Passenger door hinge appears to be broken, after a check the bolts holding the lever mechanism are missing and the rod is just banging against the speaker bracket plastic, if anyone know bolts and nuts required for this please recommend, otherwise next time i open driver side panel i'll get the measurements. Also general tidy up needed to replace missing/broken clips for interior door trim.
Headlights had a clean, however rubber seals around headlights as well as for bulb replacement cover and around the headlight seal (the two sides coming together) are rather perished, i am not seeing any for sale on ebay etc. while i can probably use a silicone sealant for the clamp seals, however not sure about the rubber cover from the outside that goes between light and body panels, as it is splitting/flaking.
#6 Replaced my comfort module, and will try and fix the original, it would not lock either of rear doors, seems to be the siemens relays that have failed and no longer click, though it might be other components. Something to faff about with.
#7 Find and Check aircon "high pressure" sensor as it flags up a fault during scan, check auxilary diesel burning heater, as it takes a while to heat up, though no fault codes (about 10min into the drive in the mornings). Scan also brings up a fault with read driver door not locking, though it locks/unlocks without any issues.
08 Air Conditioning
System description: A2-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT 0406
Software number: 8Z2820043
Trouble codes:
00819 - High pressure sensor Short circuit to ground
static
---That is my rough laundry list to sort out which seems quite a lot when i put it out there, however most things were there since i bought it (143k miles, one owner) and didn't bother me much. Will try and document as much as i can with pictures for reference.
Plus few other sensors:
System description: W1-KOMBIINSTR. VDO D13
Software number: 8Z0920950
Coding: 09430
Trouble codes:
01039 - Engine coolant temperature gauge sensor Open circuit/short circuit to B+
Intermittent
00771 - Fuel level sensor Open circuit/short circuit to B+
static
46 Central Module Comfort System
System description: Komfortgerát TBD 1210
Software number: 8Z0959433AF
Coding: 06859
Trouble codes:
01370 - Alarm triggered by interior monitoring
static
01562 - Right rear door does not unlock
static
01562 - Right rear door deadlock does not engage
static
1.4 TDI 2001 year UK. had for a bit over a year now, lots of fun to drive and certainly has some personality, tend to drive like i stole it though so probably not doing any favors there, still haven't missed a beat or let me down (other than the battery which was of drinking age when i replaced it prior to this winter). 156k miles! SW London
Been lurking for a while as there's a ton of useful posts regarding various issues and queries, thought i'd add to it and see about sorting my old girl out. Any advise is very welcome.
#1 priority - Main issue at the moment, following a full service it seems Turbo gets disabled (works after restarting car), this occurs at specific RPM (redline in 3rd gear, about 3.7k rpm in 4th and 3-3.1k rpm in 5th gear). Does not seem there is power loss etc. in general, though quite annoying as i am limited to about 80mph. Few times after pulling to driveway once turbo got cut off there was a clicking noise like a flap or switch was stuck flapping.
01 Engine
System description: 1,4l R3 EDC 0000SG 1281
Software number: 045906019G
Coding: 00002
Trouble codes:
P1557 - Charge press. ctrl. Control limit exceeded
Intermittent
Will check tubing for leaks and inter-cooler first, as well as air flow sensor as other posts mentioned air flow sensor needing a clean seemed to match description of issue best.
Could i have some advise on rough location of the vacuum etc. tubing and how much i can get to without ramp/lift/axle stand (looking at it seems to be in/out both left of engine)? Looking to purchase either axle stands or a drive on ramp, so any recommendations are very welcome.
Does not seem to be load dependent when it cuts off, just does it at those specific RPMs in 3rd 4th and 5th gears (was going down hill on way to Gatwick and it cut off at same point when foot was almost entirely off pedal) .
Fault developed after 2nd service, same garage.
#2 ABS Sensor, i am assuming it will be the wiring loom, as with a replacement sensor still having error (reading the posts here i knew sensor was a long shot) a fault developed after first MOT/Service carried out since i got the car.
03 Brakes
System description: ESP 20 CAN V015
Software number: 8Z0907379B
Coding: 10758
Trouble codes:
00283 - Left front ABS wheel speed sensor
static
00283 - Left front ABS wheel speed sensor Signal outside tolerance
Intermittent
#3 Leaky hydraulic pump - will likely get a used working one and swap it, added some lucasoil stop leak for power steering and it did improve performance and made leak less, power steering is noticeable less "easy" than with other A2s i've been in, and with the additive there is an improvement making steering feel quite a bit lighter (though i do like "less" power steering)
#4 Another thing to tackle will be new undercarriage covers which will definitely require some sort of ramp/lift, both front plastic covers/under bumper and aluminum mid covers are rather tattered.
#5 Passenger door hinge appears to be broken, after a check the bolts holding the lever mechanism are missing and the rod is just banging against the speaker bracket plastic, if anyone know bolts and nuts required for this please recommend, otherwise next time i open driver side panel i'll get the measurements. Also general tidy up needed to replace missing/broken clips for interior door trim.
Headlights had a clean, however rubber seals around headlights as well as for bulb replacement cover and around the headlight seal (the two sides coming together) are rather perished, i am not seeing any for sale on ebay etc. while i can probably use a silicone sealant for the clamp seals, however not sure about the rubber cover from the outside that goes between light and body panels, as it is splitting/flaking.
#6 Replaced my comfort module, and will try and fix the original, it would not lock either of rear doors, seems to be the siemens relays that have failed and no longer click, though it might be other components. Something to faff about with.
#7 Find and Check aircon "high pressure" sensor as it flags up a fault during scan, check auxilary diesel burning heater, as it takes a while to heat up, though no fault codes (about 10min into the drive in the mornings). Scan also brings up a fault with read driver door not locking, though it locks/unlocks without any issues.
08 Air Conditioning
System description: A2-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT 0406
Software number: 8Z2820043
Trouble codes:
00819 - High pressure sensor Short circuit to ground
static
---That is my rough laundry list to sort out which seems quite a lot when i put it out there, however most things were there since i bought it (143k miles, one owner) and didn't bother me much. Will try and document as much as i can with pictures for reference.
Plus few other sensors:
System description: W1-KOMBIINSTR. VDO D13
Software number: 8Z0920950
Coding: 09430
Trouble codes:
01039 - Engine coolant temperature gauge sensor Open circuit/short circuit to B+
Intermittent
00771 - Fuel level sensor Open circuit/short circuit to B+
static
46 Central Module Comfort System
System description: Komfortgerát TBD 1210
Software number: 8Z0959433AF
Coding: 06859
Trouble codes:
static
01562 - Right rear door does not unlock
static
01562 - Right rear door deadlock does not engage
static