MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hi my mk2 vr6 has recently started to have a problem. When I change gear and put my foot back down on the accelerator I get a hesitation/lag before the power comes back through. I've been experiencing this when taking the revs higher, when I change gear around 2000rpm it doesn't do it but when it take the revs high and change through the gears I get a power drop/hesitation when I put my foot back down on the accelerator. I've heard a few people having a similar problem but have not found the solution. Someone suggested the coil pack needs changing or the cam shaft sensor. Has anyone experienced this problem. Thanks (mk2 golf 2.8 VR6) Link to post Share on other sites
markie 0 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 HiAre there any codes present via the obd ?Mark Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Hi, no codes were showing, the mechanic I always use said he's fairly sure it's the air flow metre. Could this be the problem Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 This could the MAF meter, is the car lumpy? What happens when you unplug it? Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) Yeah it's lumpy after I change gear for a second or two before the power comes back through, also when driving steady if I come of the power then put my foot down again sometimes it bogs a bit and drop power for a second Edited May 16, 2019 by MK2JAMESVR Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Unplug the MAF and see if anything changes then you have your answer. GL Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Any joy Or byte the bullet and get someone to take a look? Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Looking for a new maf sensor I'll keep you updated Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 https://vwpartsinternational.com/shop/badges-styling/vw-golf-mk3-vr6-maf-mass-air-flow-meter-genuine-oem-vw-used-021-906-462/ Out of stock bah ! Call them they may be able to source something. I had to get mine directly from Bosch if I remember right. Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 I've just ordered a re-conditioned one for £102. The bosh one for a new one was over £300 Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Omg £300....I can’t remember what I paid, but man that’s a lot. Nice one let’s hope it resolves the issues and she’s running like a dream again . Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 Any news on this? Link to post Share on other sites
alexmontreal 0 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Drive by wire throttle issue? Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Hi guys, here's a quick update. I took the old Air flow metre off the car (it was pretty f**cked so I guess i needed one either way). Bought a new air flow metre and fitted it. Its made the car sound allot crisper BUT it has not solved my problem if anything its made it even worse, even more laggy and powerless. It pops and bangs like crazy now even sometimes it sounds like the popping is coming from the middle/front of the car. Back to the drawing board, getting pretty fed up of trying and spending money on the stupid thing! P. S here's a photo of my car we're talking about. Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Guttered....mate Maybe it’s time to get a pro to look at it. What condition is the coil pack like?Did you change all the HT leads? Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Yeah I think I need a VR pro. I think the guy who had it at the garage a week a go checked the coil he didn't mention it being f*cked. I changed all the HT leads when I got it back from being converted pretty much straight away, I hope it isn't them. Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Do you have the old leads you could try changing one at a time and see anything changes. Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 That's not a bad idea if I had spares lol. I'm taking it to a more vw specialist garage next week to try save me some trouble Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Good hear mate Where about are you? Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Northeast of England 👍 Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Northeast of England Shame your a long way from me, could of asked my mechanic. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6CABBS 1,311 Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 That's sounds like a misfire.... Gotta be the coil pack mate. Check it for cracks. Hi guys, here's a quick update. I took the old Air flow metre off the car (it was pretty f**cked so I guess i needed one either way). Bought a new air flow metre and fitted it. Its made the car sound allot crisper BUT it has not solved my problem if anything its made it even worse, even more laggy and powerless. It pops and bangs like crazy now even sometimes it sounds like the popping is coming from the middle/front of the car. Back to the drawing board, getting pretty fed up of trying and spending money on the stupid thing! P. S here's a photo of my car we're talking about. Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Latest update. Took it to my other mechanic and he came back to me with this. "Looks like it's a issue with the map mate massively over fueling , even at idle. Could be but even at idle the hydrocarbons (unburnt fuel) are through roof" So looks like I'm taking it to a tuning garage to remap it and tune it Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 41 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 OMG Bit of a journey there bud, at least you got an answer.Hoping you get this sorted, so you can start enjoying the motor. Link to post Share on other sites
MK2JAMESVR 1 Posted August 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 Thanks man, fingers crossed this solves it I'll drop at update if it does. Dogma 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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