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PostPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:14 pm    Post subject: Just Bought: 2003 VR6 GTI. Need Some Help! Reply with quote

Hello Everyone!

I just purchased a 2003 GTI 24v VR6 with a 6-speed.

Unfortunately, Its got a couple issues, on the contrary, I got it super cheap with clean body and chassis!

The first issue Im having, When I unloaded the car we began trying to diagnose it, the car then stalled. I went to start it and the ignition lock housing broke. I took the steering column apart and a small silver piece, I assume what turns the ignition switch fell out. Is there a way to glue this piece back in for now? and as far as replacing, will I need to replace the ignition lock housing, or the ignition switch?

The second, I knew when I bought the car. Code P1639, Throttle position signal implausible. At first I thought the sensor in the throttle body, so i took it apart cleaned it, and the throttle body and put it back together. However with the issue regarding ignition, I cant test it at the moment. In the meantime, my cousin mentioned the broken dipstick which may be causing the issue, as it does sound like its sucking air very hard. I also want to check the electrical connections, as well as both sensors in the throttle body and in the accelerator pedal. To do this, Im looking for a pinout guide for the sensors, and connectors and how to test them properly using a multimeter.

Any help is appreciated! Thanks, -Andrew
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Just Bought: 2003 VR6 GTI. Need Some Help! Reply with quote

Seems like a good time to get a VAG-Com cable. And also a Bently manual, hard copy or digital.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:53 am    Post subject: Re: Just Bought: 2003 VR6 GTI. Need Some Help! Reply with quote

I've never had luck with gluing anything except for super glue and fingers.

I would recommend to perform tests first. Once you have those test results, then you can prove to yourself any 'cleaning' actually did anything.

I'll second the idea about a Bentley and VAG-Com.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:55 am    Post subject: Re: Just Bought: 2003 VR6 GTI. Need Some Help! Reply with quote

That is part of the ignition lock cylinder, it cannot be glued back together. You need to order a new ignition lock cylinder from the dealer so that it uses the same key, getting an aftermarket one will come with a new, non-matching key, which will need to be coded to the car.
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