Re: AAAARGH! Starting/running problems in 88 Jetta GLI
- From: "Mad Maxine" <tildathetank@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 23 Jul 2006 08:45:47 -0700
The wiring harness connection I disconnected is a black, rectangular
double-sidded plug with about 16 tab-type connectors in it. This
connector clips to a little metal bracket just up behind the dash. I
think the computer is on the opposite side of the heater core. I had
the positive disconnected from the battery before beginning all this.
I'm also planning on checking the air intake boots for leaks. It got
late while I was working on the car, and I ran out of time at the shop
(and it was really freakin' hot for Seattle). I will go back today and
evaluate a bunch of stuff.
FYI: I don't know how to describe "breathy" other than it sounded like
the car lost back-pressure and kind of inhaled before it died.
Do I need to reset some kind of electronic gizmo?
Thanks,
Maxine
Jonny wrote:
"Mad Maxine" <tildathetank@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Okay. I'm now having some starting/running issues. I noticed last night
a little sputter while I was driving. I noticed another this morning on
a short but steepish incline.
Then, I replaced my clutch/brake pedal bracket. In the process I
disconnected dashboard wiring, removed the air duct behind the steering
wheel, pulled two relays that were in the way, and disconnected the
plugs of a large wiring harness located near the heater core. I put
everything back together.
I started the car, and it ran fine for about two or three minutes while
I adjusted the clutch cable. Then, I backed out and drove around the
lot a bit, and it died on me, kind of breathily. I got it started, it
ran poorly, I parked it, it died. My first thought was that, the clutch
needed some adjustment. So I did that, put the car in neutral, and
tried to start it again (on a slight incline). It just cranked and
cranked, but no start. I disconnected the ignition control unit for a
few minutes, then plugged it back in. It started again, but died.
I thought maybe I ran it out of gas, which could explain the previous
sputters. I added a gallon. It started up again. I thought it was good,
then I tried to drive it around the lot again. It acted up, got
breathy, and quit. I started it successfully again, put in neutral and
gave it gas. It was sputtery and back fired a couple of times. Once
really loudly, and a white puff of smoke issued from the front of the
car near the air intake.
Are these symptoms of not having enough gas or running the car out of
gas? Did I screw something up by unplugging things? Everything else
(lights, radio, wipers, etc.) work.
Help!
Maxine
Only wiring big wiring harness near the heater core in same year Fox is to
the computer/black box. Car will run very poorly or not at all if not
connected properly. The ground of the battery should be disconnected first
prior to connecting or disconnecting this wiring harness.
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Jonny
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