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Car started idling high, when you accelerate is would go about 10 feet and died. went to restart, finally started and did the same and now will not crank. strong gas smell.
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P228C, it has applied exclusively to diesel powered vehicles. It has also meant that the powertrain control module (PCM) had detected a low voltage signal from the control circuit of the electronic fuel pressure regulator, which reflected insufficient fuel pressure.
Sir if the starter is not even turning im sorry to inform your engine might be broken. Lack of oil could be the reason. I d reccomend to send to a mechanic shop inmediately.
Have the 'Throttle' or 'Accelerator' re learn performed. Some will re learn as follows : Turn ignition to RUN with engine OFF. Push throttle pedal to the floor and hold it there for 30 seconds.
Turn ignition off and then release throttle. Start engine and allow it to idle until warm ( 80C.) Do not rev the engine or put it in gear dueing warm up. It must be allowed to warm up at idle only. When you hear the radiator fan come on, turn engine off. Wait 10 seconds and restart engine. Test drive.
This procedure MAY have caused the throttle to relearn. If the same problem is present, go to dealer or VW shop and have them 'relearn' the throttle with a scanner.
I had a 2002 nissan xterra in my garage with the same problem. they all have very common distributor issue on them. replace the distributor with new one
It sounds like there is a problem with the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve. Its job is to open and let air into the manifold when the throttle is closed at idle. If it does not open, the engine dies at idle. The IAC is mounted on the throttle body. Possibly the valve is clogged or stuck, in which case it could be ok again if it is removed and cleaned. Or it is broken, and needs to be replaced. Or, there is a problem with its electrical connection, that needs to be traced. Good luck, let me know if you have any questions.
Hello.
I bet your problem is one of these two things.
1: your timing is out. Making it run at such a low idle that it stalls itself out.
2: your truck is running too rich and flooding itself out. Just adjust theb
timing a bit and lean the motor out a bit and you should be as good as new!
Hope this helps!
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