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11-02-19, 23:07

Johnny P replied to a thread Mk4 1.4 s Throttle Issue - Limp Mode in VW Engine and Gearbox

Oh yea of little faith. https://www.proxyparts.com/car-parts-stock/result/part-number/03c133062/part/throttle-body/

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11-02-19, 21:40

Johnny P replied to a thread Mk4 1.4 s Throttle Issue - Limp Mode in VW Engine and Gearbox

Good stuff. Always good to check. Without your engine code and year of car it's hard to be spot on. Try this website for complete accuracy ...

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11-02-19, 20:40

Johnny P replied to a thread Mk4 1.4 s Throttle Issue - Limp Mode in VW Engine and Gearbox

Put a C after your number. 03C 133 062 C there are heaps on Ebay. Try and stick to OE or from VW. Good luck

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11-02-19, 00:29

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 3.2 FSI 4motion 2009 Wagon in Passat B6 - (type 3C) 2005 - 2011

Yep. You should. On some of the other forums, particularly the Aussie one. they prefer the 3.2 engine over the 3.6 or R 36. Reason being, the vastly...

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09-02-19, 22:26

Johnny P started a thread VR6 3.2 FSI 4motion 2009 Wagon in Passat B6 - (type 3C) 2005 - 2011

Just wanted to say that this car has moved my soul. Not since stamping down hard on the accelerator of my first Saab 99 turbo have I experienced...

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07-02-19, 21:41

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

The picture I shared is an exact replica of what is under the bonnet and body of my car. Could you be getting confused with the 90 degree V6 FSI?...

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06-02-19, 20:52

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

Cheers Steve Here is the exhaust assembly. I'm not sure what you mean about the 2nd cats? Do you think the down pipe from the manifold could be...

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02-02-19, 07:47

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

New MAF arrived. Instantly better.... smoother cold tickover and slower also. Took for a 100 km spin and it seems to be much smoother with more mid...

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31-01-19, 19:35

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

Thanks for that. The car has only done 80,000km, so I'd be hoping mechanical wear wasn't an issue. Fuel tends to be pretty clean in Japan and here...

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31-01-19, 00:06

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

What would confirm it for you Crasher? I've got a new Bosch MAF on the way, I'm toying with the idea of new throttle sensor and throttle body before...

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30-01-19, 19:18

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

Thanks Keith. I know what all the codes mean. I have software to do a full Vag Com scan. I also have a full VW workshop manual. Can you not see that...

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30-01-19, 04:55

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

This is the only measuring block that seem to show a discrepancy. Does anyone have a clue if this is an anomaly or not, such a large...

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30-01-19, 04:51

Johnny P replied to a thread VR6 with hesitation in acceleration....... then check engine light...... in VW Engine and Gearbox

Car lasted 4 days without check engine light coming back on after recalibrating throttle pedal sensor. However it now has different codes. I have...

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