MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jacobrownoly on June 20, 2017, 10:39:32 pm
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Hello,
Give the car a scan on VAGcom tonight. The only fault that showed up was Intake Manifold Runner Control P3138
I had a wee look on here and did a reset on block 142 Intake Manifold runner from the ross-tech website. I then re-scanned the car and the fault was still there.
The car feels and goes great still but how can I fix this problem? what does this mean?
Thanks.
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Had this problem on my old Edition 30 only thing after trying to get it calibrated was it came back again, there was a slight loss in power. Had to replace the entire part which is a pain in the backside to fit.
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Had this problem on my old Edition 30 only thing after trying to get it calibrated was it came back again, there was a slight loss in power. Had to replace the entire part which is a pain in the backside to fit.
Do you have a part number for it? Was it costly??
Thanks
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Anyone else?
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A new manifold is about 400quid alone. Plus a new gasket and injector fitting kits. Then labour ontop of that if your not doing the work yourself
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Is this gonna be the only way to fix this problem??
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A new manifold is about 400quid alone. Plus a new gasket and injector fitting kits. Then labour ontop of that if your not doing the work yourself
Please correct me if I am wrong but I have found this on eBay, is this what I need?
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/292139232098?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275&_mwBanner=1
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its looks correct but no telling that 1 isnt knackered too.
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Just got quoted £360 from TPS :(
Would it be worth checking any sensors that may have thrown the fault up first??
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The sensors are part of the manifold (cant be removed)
usual problems is the sensors fail or the runner flaps fail and dont open properly.
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That fault code could be caused by the motor, the linkage or the actual runner flap assembly itself.... A new manifold MAY NOT fix the issue
Fit an RFD, bin off the motor.... job done and headache gone permanently.... :signLOL:
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The sensors are part of the manifold (cant be removed)
usual problems is the sensors fail or the runner flaps fail and dont open properly.
What sensor are you referring to?
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That fault code could be caused by the motor, the linkage or the actual runner flap assembly itself.... A new manifold MAY NOT fix the issue
Fit an RFD, bin off the motor.... job done and headache gone permanently.... :signLOL:
Sorry what's an RFD? Do you have a link to how I can get one/how it works? Cost? Etc thanks
The car seems to still be going really well so surly it can't be too serious
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RFD=Runner Flap Delete. Have a look on the forum or on internet.
I thought my car was running fine until a faulty manifold motor was replaced. After that I thought: wow... those flaps DO make a difference in performance if they are not working correctly. Unfortunately my manifold developed another problem but not sure what it is yet. So far the car is running "fine".
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Thanks for that!
Not really interested in the RFD...especially since you have to change/tweed maps too.
If I need to I will just order a new one from tps. I have cleared the code and done a basic reset again. I will check again in another 50 so miles.
I really don't think it is effecting the cars performance. It still has the same punch as I can't remember.
I will keep this posted!
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So logged the car tonight and everything seems normal.
Boost, air mass intake, lambda, fuel rail, cylinder knock. All seemed normal. :stupid:
Any thing I should log to show up a weakness/ issue in regards to this runner flap fault?
Thanks
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Mine showed up a code but I don't remember anymore and the problem is still there. The intake seems to be problematic on those cars and any repair or replacement it's costly if you are not doing yourself. I guess if the flaps are not opening/closing properly or if they are stuck at some position you would have a code stored in the ECU. With regards logging, I will leave the experts to advise you. What I said is based on my own experience with the bloody intake.
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Quick update - Cleared the code over 60 miles ago and done another basic reset (flapper control) using vagcom. Scanned the car again after doing over 60 miles and no fault.
When would a fault code/how many miles come back?
Would u say this is fixed?
Thanks
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Probably not, it'll be an intermittent issue. Flaps are only used on idle, overrun and light cruising, and a fault with that system would usually need to happen several times before a code is triggered. Leave it for now and see how it goes