MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: andyboygsi on August 14, 2011, 08:44:42 pm

Title: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: andyboygsi on August 14, 2011, 08:44:42 pm
ever since i got my car its had a slightly strange idle, feels like it misses although the rev counter doesnt catch it

and now today after getting home from the dc show in scotland i am displaying the exhaust warning light.

will get it on vcds tomm but any ideas in the meantime?

cheers all
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 14, 2011, 09:17:35 pm

My warning light is on due to lambda sensor to faulty. Has the odd hiccup on idle too vid of idle on my build thread
"tfsi mikes money pit"

Have you noticed any misfire or loss of power when driving?
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: andyboygsi on August 14, 2011, 09:53:58 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on August 14, 2011, 09:17:35 pm

My warning light is on due to lambda sensor to faulty. Has the odd hiccup on idle too vid of idle on my build thread
"tfsi mikes money pit"

Have you noticed any misfire or loss of power when driving?

no misfires no, it may be down a little bit on power but if so not very noticable as it kept up with my mates remapped gttd170 all the way home, popped into a shop for 4 mins tops, hopped back in and light came on
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: andyboygsi on August 14, 2011, 10:04:51 pm
just had a listen, mine sounds exactly like that 100%, even my wife thought so and she is  :stupid:
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 14, 2011, 10:12:38 pm
Quote from: andyboygsi on August 14, 2011, 10:04:51 pm
just had a listen, mine sounds exactly like that 100%, even my wife thought so and she is  :stupid:

Well that is with counting a misfire on vcds. My light is on but due to sensor 2 (lambda) faulty
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: andyboygsi on August 14, 2011, 10:24:38 pm
just had all packs done under warranty so hope theres no misfire
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 14, 2011, 10:33:23 pm

Get it scanned buddy.
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: andyboygsi on August 14, 2011, 11:03:51 pm
pt some threads up here n there so hope someone will offer help, failing that of to vag for a scan
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: andyboygsi on August 15, 2011, 06:02:26 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on August 14, 2011, 10:33:23 pm

Get it scanned buddy.

all sorted.

either i (when fitting forge cai) or vw when fitting new coil pack broke the connector on the cam shaft solenoid thingy

cheers for your advice
Title: Re: strange idle and exhaust warning light
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 15, 2011, 06:28:39 pm
Quote from: andyboygsi on August 15, 2011, 06:02:26 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on August 14, 2011, 10:33:23 pm

Get it scanned buddy.

all sorted.

either i (when fitting forge cai) or vw when fitting new coil pack broke the connector on the cam shaft solenoid thingy

cheers for your advice

Was it easily visible that it was broken?