Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I have just purchased a 94 TT with a number of performance enhancements, one of which is a Variable Value Controller. On a number of occasions I have had trouble with engine stalling. This normally occurs when reaching ... shall we say ... higher speeds. Firslt the engine stalls leaving no power from the accelerator until the warning lights deactivate. The main warning light comes on to show the engine light on the right light cluster. At the moment I am thinking that it could be the VVC overboosting, but I am not mechanical minded. Anybody have this problem or know what it could be ? Thanks for your help in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Hi... what's one of those then? Ahh ....do you mean a variable valve controller? (Edited by GavinL at 9:12 am on Jan. 8, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 Yes .. sorry bad spelling. It's a HKS controller. Yet I am not sure if this is the cause, only that I was reading about the VVC and there was a chance of overboosting and thought that this was a possible cause. Unfortunatly it came with no instructions. Any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Sounds like fuel cut. Do you have a fuel cut defender (defencer) fitted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Do you mean a boost controller? If so, how long is the engine "stalling" for, and does it restart itself automatically? If the ECU detects overboost (over 14psi IIRC) then it cuts fuel to the engine, flashes the engine light, and scares the crap out of the driver! If you have a boost gauge fitted, what is it reading? If you don't . . . GET ONE! It's important to know how much boost you're running if you going over stock levels, serious engine damage can result if you get too enthusiastic. Perhaps you could post a full list of mods to your car? It would make it easier to figure out what's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 Yes the boost controller. And yes ... it scared the crap out of me !! There is a boost gauge but not taken a reading just yet. I am a little nervous in re-creating the event to take the reading after your note that engine damage can be caused ! I am not totally sure of all upgrades as some are not typically visible, so I plan to pop down to TDI in Barking to ask them to examine and test the machine. Thanks for the information ! I'll pass that onto the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 Oh and yes ... it stalls for a few seconds and when the lights disengage the power is returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Then it is definately Fuel-cut. A FCD si usually around 90quid BTW, and thats what you need, unless you keep the boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 Thanks guys, you've been a great help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 9, 2002 Author Share Posted January 9, 2002 Last night I pressed the ALT button which swiched from what looked like a High setting to a Low one. I also turned the analoge dial anti-clockwise half way from what looks like MAX. Can I assume that I have turned down the boost ? Well the good news is that the stalling has stopped and at one point it beeped at me to (I can only guess) to slow down the pressure build up. The dial I have is in Bar not psi, but someonew tells me that 1 bar is 14 psi ... is this correct. But this is the best part ... this car is no " Monster " anymore ... it is now a " Winged Angel of Death ". This this should be in space ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 You should still invest in a FCD. Try Pete Betts I am sure someone has his contact details. He does post on this list from time to time. (Edited by Phil Wall at 5:49 pm on Jan. 9, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 try www.trlperformance.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 Cheers guys ... i was thinking of popping to TDI in Barking after the meet on Saturday to book it in for a dyno test and to ask them to look to determine the current upgrades. Once I get that sorted I can plan the next series of upgrades, which will include a FCD. Hopefully they will have an operations manual for this BC ... unless there is an online manual anybody knows about ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 Try on www.mkiv.com , they have quite a few online manuals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 Exactly which controller is it again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 The drivers unit looks like this : But is it a HKS one ... can't say more than that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 oops... http://www.tdi-plc.com/EVC4%20colour%20LR.jpg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 So sounds like a HKS EVC IV. In that case take a look at :- http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/PICS/evcIVprogramming/evcIVprogramming.html http://www.speedtoys.com/~stryder/evc4install.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 Thanks Martin ! I'll check them out. Off the subject for a moment and as you are an Essex lad, I have just been given the address for speed cameras in our area : http://www.essexsafetycameras.co.uk/homeframe.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 10, 2002 Author Share Posted January 10, 2002 O dear ! It seams to me that purhaps I should have left the unit alone. Well at least it has stopped overboosting (someone may have changed the settings, not knowing the consequences, during transit). I think this will have to be left for someone who is not a muppet at these sort of things like I am. Well I am off to TDI so I can imagine they would set the device for me. Cheers again guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted January 15, 2002 Share Posted January 15, 2002 For fuel cut controllers visit. http://www.trlperformance.com http://www.trlperformance.com/vfcc.html Price is £60+VAT+pnp=£75 so cheaper than the HKS or Greddy equivalents. Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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