Hey Thomas, I have a 2000 Jetta 2.0L 5 speed. has a cylinder #4 misfire code. Changed the plugs, wires, coil, and even the injector a cylinder #4. Still has the same code coming back, drives fine. Come to a stop light and it has a miss. Drive a few hundred yards to the next light and runs smooth as hell. No miss while driving, great gas mileage. What else could it be?
I have the same problem with a 2.0 beetle, had it for over a year and still can’t figure it out unless there’s a bad ring on that piston but then I think the misfire would be constant and a lot worse, I’m stumped too
Thanks alot for your time and excellent information. I was thinking of doing the timing while im at it. Another issue im having is my driver door locks and unlocks, with key or keyless. But when I open the door the light doesnt come on, and the alarm activates within seconds. Seems like the door switch isnt working. Is it integrated with the electric door lock assembly at the door? Or is it a stand alone switch like older cars have. I try opening any other door and interior light comes on.
i did the compression test on all four and it gave me this cyl 1: 105psi cyl 2: 220psi cyl 3: 198psi cyl 4: 70psi so im geussing that cylinder one is slightly bent and cylinder 4 is pretty well bent!!
Any tips or tricks to do a crankshaft pulley side seal replacement on a 2000 aeg 2.0 engine in a golf? Sounds like a need several specialty tools to be able to do the seal. I see an oil mark coming straight down below the cranshaft pulley. I dont believe is my oil pan gasket.
I changed the waterpump myself but i didnt think of butting it at tdc!! And im assuming i probably turned the cam too much!! Because of that the car threw the camshaft position sensor code!! So i put everything back at tdc and then it started up but really rough idle!! Then it threw another code!! Cylinder 4 misfire so i swapped the spark plug with the #1 and it did it again so i bought new spark plug wires!! I hoped it was only that and not bent valves but i geusse it is!! :/
Hey Thomas 03 Jetta 2.0 manual transmission car idles kind of crappy and is misfiring as well have already change the plugs and wires. Car has noticeable loss of power as well as check engine light is constantly on but when it misfires the check engine light will start blinking then after probably 8 to 10 blinks stops and just stays on like it did before. Is this going to be the coil?
checked my plugs today all toasty dry and white with our additives ... seems fine at idle after a few seconds and on the level driving but when i hit the gas sounds like i got some weird exhaust farts or a bad egr ... not enough gas out a injector ?
Could be a number of reasons. Use a scan tool to monitor engine sensor data... attach a fuel pressure gauge to the fuel rail and monitor pressure while driving (long fuel hose with gauge taped against the outside of the windshield)... make sure the ignition components are good.
sounds like there hummin on freeway and on the level cruise but its kinda gutless and noisy gettn up to speed... after a manifold gasket change and newer exhaust its got a new garbling exhaust sound with the pedal but if i have any part of the exhaust off i dont hear it and its still kinda gutless ran scan tool with short and long fuel trims only 1 line shows up i got p420 so i guess its the rear cat o2 sensor but it looks toasty white too today im going to take off the bottom intake manifold see if i got a fly in the ports and check to see if my injectors are clicking
Hey Thomas, thank for the great video. I got the P0304 Code for Cylinder #4 Misfire. Just like in your video, the spark plug #4 looks burned/covered in carbon so I replaced them all and I still have the misfire, I even try using an old cable I had thinking It could be the wire but nothing changed. What do you recommend? Should I replace the ignition coil? Thanks in advance.
Raul Adams Do you hear spark arcing to ground while the engine is running (ticking / clicking sound)? Have you sprayed the coil with a mist of water to see if things get worse? Could be coil, injector, mechanical issue... up to you where you want to go next.
I will check for a ticking sound, I dont think so though. But if so, does that mean is the coil? If I spray the coil and it gets worse, does that mean the coil is bad too?
Raul Adams Either coil or plug wire... if you already changed the plug wire, then I would say coil. Yes, if it runs worse when wet... definitely ignition related. You can remove the coil pack and check it's body for cracks.
Thanks much. Does the car smoke (blue)? Mine does not but should I get a compression test anyway. Just bought 2000 Jetta with 89k miles. Also, in this video, PCV hose was spongy. Mine is also, so I will replace. Should I also order PCV valve (top of oil fill) or just clean with carb cleaner?
+Ken Dash They don't have to blow blue to be burning oil... you'll get an idea of oil usage over time as you own the vehicle & inspect the plugs. Just clean the filler tower.
Thanks. The car is in good shape, but was neglected, not abused. I have had 2 Jettas and 1 golf, all with >200k, Just put in a timing belt and water pump. Run Mobile 1. I hope to get 150k out of this one. Love how these drive! Thanks again for all your time!
Hi Thomas, replaced head gaskets, new sparks, oil fill pvc breather tube, etc... today and now have a rough idle where it almost shuts off car. Any idea what could cause that? '01 VW Beetle 2.0 GL, AEG engine. Thanks again for all your vids, have saved my tail feathers more times than I can count!
Is cam / crank timing correct? Align the engine to #1 TDC and send me pictures of the camshaft sprocket TDC mark and the flywheel TDC mark at the transmission. If you can't get to the transmission flywheel mark, send me a picture of the crank pulley When the camshaft is at TDC. fkh161@fkh171.ca Are the spark plug wires in the correct place? Are all the injectors plugged in correctly? Fault codes?
I'll grab you some pics when I get home tonight. To be totally transparent, initially I tried "patching" up a torn breather hose (connects from the PVC oil fill assembly to the main air hose connected to the throttle assembly) after I changed the gaskets as a temp fix until I got a new one in, and it sucked a 1/2 inch piece of the rubber into the intake, down into the head... not good I know, but thought this would eventually burn itself down and out - it threw all the P300 codes of course, but after I vacuumed out the head, new sparks, etc... it drove and seemed fine until I noticed the idle situation.
So you only replaced the "valve cover gasket"... my initial reply was about head gasket, because the timing belt has to be removed to replace it. If the cylinder head was never removed, the rubber piece could have gotten stuck between the head and an open valve. If the timing belt was never removed, cam & crank timing should be OK. Remove all the spark plugs and do a compression check. If compression is low on one of the cylinders, it could be that the rubber piece is still stuck.
I am mistaken then, I replaced the valve cover gasket & upper/lower intake manifold gaskets - NOT the head gasket as I am now seeing what it looks like on Autozone's website... this will be the next project! I only had to unbolt the timing belt bracket (plastic) and slide the cover away from the valve cover - that's a relief! I did try to cover the intake holes and shop-vac out the bits of rubber (which I am sure are just a gooey mess by now since I drove it in to work today). This was my first attempt at changing gaskets on anything, so I apologize for my ignorance! Do you recommend any product to clean the intake out? Sea Foam?
It will clean itself out... if that is the problem. If something is keeping a valve open, it will eventually wear down / off and the valve will be able to sit correctly again. This is all just pure speculation... checking compression would confirm if that is the issue or not. Make sure that the intake manifold (upper & lower) are sitting / sealing correctly as well. If either one is not sitting flush, there could be vacuum leaks that affect the engine performance / idle. Double check everything that you did / touched. If things don't get better, do the compression test. If you touched the injector harness plugs, check those as well. The plugs need to click into place.
hello , i have miss firing order i forgot which spark wire goes in coil can you help me plz by the way coil connections has a latters to each hole from thru d i wanna know which cylinder number goes into to the later of the coil thank you for understanding i have 2000 vw golf 2.0
A, b, c, d 1, 3, 2, 4 #1 & #4 fire together #2 & #3 fire together This is for engine code AEG and BER. Cylinder order from timing belt side to transmission side. 1, 2, 3, 4
Hey Thomas I got a 1999 vw golf 2.0 with codes P0301 P0506 P0102 P1176 the car has a rough idel and when I trying accelarating above 50mph CEL starts to blink and car won’t accelerate I’ll conpare spark plugs like u did in this vid .... any ideals? thanks great vid,
Beetle's don't have a coolant temperature gauge / needle in the dash... only a blue / red warning light. If the thermostat is smoking and the engine is misfiring, then the engine may have had a major overheating incident in the past. In which case, possible cylinder head gasket / cylinder head repair may have to be done. Which engine? 2.0L, TDI or 1.8T?
The above applies to all of those engines... if you get the vehicle for cheap enough and it is in good shape otherwise, it might be worth putting money into it. Finding a vehicle with NO issues would be more ideal... yes, you might have to pay more initially, but chances are better that you will not end up with a money pit.
Hey Thomas 👋! That moment when your Bug was just fine until you took her to *Big O Tires* for a simple oil 🛢 change & now your check engine light is blinking like a mo'fo! *Livid* would be an understatement! I have an app set up for next week to get her checked out. I need to have some much needed lab work done, you know bloodwork 💉 & such. It's about 10 mins each way. You think it would be safe to drive my beautiful Bug🚙 over there to Labcorp to get this done? I did ask my regular mechanic about this and he said, "I should be." I explained to him that I removed the gas cap and replaced it, you know, just to see just *maybe* it was something simple as a loose gas cap. Needless to say, it wasn't. Our garage filled with the smell of gas & the check engine light was still flashing when I started my Bug. So I just turned off my car left the garage door open and went back inside. Smdh *plus side* I just replaced the catalytic converter about 3 Summers ago, so at least it's not *again*. Had to replace for a second time because our state changed their emission rules...*money* 💰 💵💰 Just hit *200K miles* in 2019. I got her in 2012. 01 VW Beetle 2.0 GLS manual. Grateful for your time and energy♡ Tiffany Martinez
01 Beetle does not shut off the fuel injector when a misfire is detected in a cylinder... so raw fuel exits the cylinder and then causes damage to the catalytic converter (if left for too long). I can't tell you not to drive the car... but it's better that you don't. Check your coil pack & spark plug wires.
I have a 2013 VW Jetta 2.0 S, with the p0304 engine code. "cylinder 4 misfire".. I have replaced the plug, replaced the coil pack due to cracks on the housing and it is still missing. the EPC light and engine light are on. Any suggestions? The car was parked for a week and was doing this when I went to drive it.
Hi, how you been? Thanks for all your videos. I'm having and issue with my car. It's a vw beetle 1999 2.0, the motor runs great, the transmission i just change the oil and sounds good but the thing is i just cant reach 80 miles. My car can reach the 5000 rpms but the speed doesnt go up it feels like the car is way to havy. I dont get any codes.
@@EXOVCDS to get it to 65 miles i have to step on it, my car needs more then 4000 rpms just to get it at that speed, once i get it up to 65m i just drive nice and easy between 3rpms and 4000rpms
***** My Daughter's 2001 Jetta has a 2.0 with a coil with the 4 posts in a row. It's got a misfire that's most likely the coil, I replaced the plugs to rule out the cheap fix. What is the difference between the four in a row vs. the 2 and 2 coil?
kldkwu The 2 x 2 is a waste spark coil pack. 2 spark plugs are fired at the same time. 1 & 4, 2, & 3. The 4 posts in a row is a sequential firing coil pack. 1, 3, 4, 2
allurah ali I had #3 and #4 occasionally misfiring until they blew up the ceramic insulators of the Bosch platinum plugs in those two cylinders. Seems it was that the ground strap from engine to body was not connected. I'd get shocked touching metal tool to spark plug insulator - ungrounded ignition. Replaced plats with solid core plugs (Bosch Super Copper) to keep that from happening. Managed to swap pieces of insulator from combustion chamber with rag dipped in STP (sticky stuff) on end of coat hanger. Car ran OK after this.
Yes they are from the ECM and the check engine light is on at key on engine off and I can't reset the codes as am now getting no communication no signal when I try to erase the codes but thanks anyways
I am going to buy a beetle 2004 2.0automatic petrol model so how I know that this 4speed auto or 6 speed auto ? There is any code and where is that cide situated
The easiest thing to do is to count the "shift" points when driving. A normal 4 speed transmission will only allow the shifter to move from Park to 1. A Tiptronic transmission shifter can be moved from D to + & - (to the right). A six speed transmission will let you do the same, but you will also see the gears in the instrument cluster... 1,2,3,4,5,6
Dan Wambo Take a picture of the engine bay (with the plastic engine cover removed) and send me the picture: fkh161 at fkh161 dot ca Then I can see what engine you have AND I can circle the things you need to check (and send you the picture back).
p0300 is random misfire... computer can't tell which bank. Year, make, model, engine? The more info I have, the better I can guess as to what might be wrong.
Recent timing belt replacement? Could be a bad camshaft position sensor... but that shouldn't cause misfire codes, unless cam / crank timing is not correct. Check the cam sensor to see if it actually producing a signal: th-cam.com/video/A6XV5x0504c/w-d-xo.html
Can somebody please help me....I have a 2002 VW Beetle (Standard) and it will not go above 65mph and the check engine light is one but when i bring it to the garage they say it's reading gasoline & suggested i change to a mid-grade gas...could this probably be a fuel filter problem to where it's not going above 65mph?
+Beth Fitzpatrick There is no code that says "gasoline"... what is the exact OBD2 code? Not all "generic" scan tools / code readers will "retrieve" all stored fault codes. Go to a VW specialty shop and have them look at it.
The garage said the check engine light was coming up as "lean" which he said was a code for "gasoline" but recently the car no longer does over 65 & skips & sputters some times, i was just wondering if this sounds like a fuel filter problem?
+Beth Fitzpatrick Lean means lack of fuel... usually due to an air leak / vacuum leak, but yes, a restricted fuel filter can cause power issues & a lean code.
hey man great videos, thanks to you I have been able to fix my own cars and my family, but I have an issue with my jetta mk4 2.0 standard, I have change the spark plugs and coils, and even the coil pack, which they were in very bad condition, because my car turns on then goes off which lacks of gas, i have some codes p0302, p0422, p1300, p0303 i got this codes and now im thinking i need new fuel injectors
Since you asked the question twice... I will answer it again. Next time only ask once. May I assume that P1300 is actually P0301? I don't have info on a P1300 code. The car does not drive at all or it drives but has lack of power? What scan tool are you using to scan for fault codes? Not all scan tools can read all codes. Did you have an exhaust rattle in the past? It could be that your catalytic converter is plugging exhaust flow.
@@EXOVCDS thanks for answering sorry i thought i did once, it was a cheap obd2, and yes I have problems with my catalytic converter, should I just replace that and go from there?
@@RagnarR1 could be due to restricted exhaust / converter. Remove the front O2 Sensor or disconnect the converter to see if the engine runs differently / better.
+Thomas EXOVCDS I don't know we change the throttle position sensor we change the crank sensor we change the fuel pump fuel filter and mass air flow sensor fuel injectors
Hey Thomas, I have a 2000 Jetta 2.0L 5 speed. has a cylinder #4 misfire code. Changed the plugs, wires, coil, and even the injector a cylinder #4. Still has the same code coming back, drives fine. Come to a stop light and it has a miss. Drive a few hundred yards to the next light and runs smooth as hell. No miss while driving, great gas mileage. What else could it be?
I have the same problem with a 2.0 beetle, had it for over a year and still can’t figure it out unless there’s a bad ring on that piston but then I think the misfire would be constant and a lot worse, I’m stumped too
Thanks alot for your time and excellent information. I was thinking of doing the timing while im at it. Another issue im having is my driver door locks and unlocks, with key or keyless. But when I open the door the light doesnt come on, and the alarm activates within seconds. Seems like the door switch isnt working. Is it integrated with the electric door lock assembly at the door? Or is it a stand alone switch like older cars have. I try opening any other door and interior light comes on.
i did the compression test on all four and it gave me this
cyl 1: 105psi
cyl 2: 220psi
cyl 3: 198psi
cyl 4: 70psi
so im geussing that cylinder one is slightly bent and cylinder 4 is pretty well bent!!
Any tips or tricks to do a crankshaft pulley side seal replacement on a 2000 aeg 2.0 engine in a golf? Sounds like a need several specialty tools to be able to do the seal. I see an oil mark coming straight down below the cranshaft pulley. I dont believe is my oil pan gasket.
I changed the waterpump myself but i didnt think of butting it at tdc!! And im assuming i probably turned the cam too much!! Because of that the car threw the camshaft position sensor code!! So i put everything back at tdc and then it started up but really rough idle!! Then it threw another code!! Cylinder 4 misfire so i swapped the spark plug with the #1 and it did it again so i bought new spark plug wires!! I hoped it was only that and not bent valves but i geusse it is!! :/
Hey Thomas 03 Jetta 2.0 manual transmission car idles kind of crappy and is misfiring as well have already change the plugs and wires. Car has noticeable loss of power as well as check engine light is constantly on but when it misfires the check engine light will start blinking then after probably 8 to 10 blinks stops and just stays on like it did before. Is this going to be the coil?
Probably coil if the plugs & wires are ok (the new parts).
i have a 2000 beetle with the 2.0 asuming its the aeg motor!! is it an interferiance motor??
Do you happen to be in California?
Exovcds I have a 2000 aeg jetta no spark from the coils and getting generic codes p1857 and p1850 any ideas ?
checked my plugs today all toasty dry and white with our additives ... seems fine at idle after a few seconds and on the level driving but when i hit the gas sounds like i got some weird exhaust farts or a bad egr ... not enough gas out a injector ?
Could be a number of reasons. Use a scan tool to monitor engine sensor data... attach a fuel pressure gauge to the fuel rail and monitor pressure while driving (long fuel hose with gauge taped against the outside of the windshield)... make sure the ignition components are good.
sounds like there hummin on freeway and on the level cruise but its kinda gutless and noisy gettn up to speed... after a manifold gasket change and newer exhaust its got a new garbling exhaust sound with the pedal but if i have any part of the exhaust off i dont hear it and its still kinda gutless ran scan tool with short and long fuel trims only 1 line shows up i got p420 so i guess its the rear cat o2 sensor but it looks toasty white too today im going to take off the bottom intake manifold see if i got a fly in the ports and check to see if my injectors are clicking
Hey Thomas, thank for the great video. I got the P0304 Code for Cylinder #4 Misfire. Just like in your video, the spark plug #4 looks burned/covered in carbon so I replaced them all and I still have the misfire, I even try using an old cable I had thinking It could be the wire but nothing changed. What do you recommend? Should I replace the ignition coil? Thanks in advance.
Raul Adams Do you hear spark arcing to ground while the engine is running (ticking / clicking sound)? Have you sprayed the coil with a mist of water to see if things get worse? Could be coil, injector, mechanical issue... up to you where you want to go next.
I will check for a ticking sound, I dont think so though. But if so, does that mean is the coil? If I spray the coil and it gets worse, does that mean the coil is bad too?
Raul Adams Either coil or plug wire... if you already changed the plug wire, then I would say coil. Yes, if it runs worse when wet... definitely ignition related. You can remove the coil pack and check it's body for cracks.
Thomas EXOVCDS my whole tune up is new and im still having a misfire and the ticking sound
Apply dielectric grease around the inside of the spark plug boot (to help prevent spark from shorting to ground ahead of the spark plug).
Sorry to ask. The plug was fouled on the 4th cylinder, others looked fine. Did the problem turn out to be plug wires?
The engine burns oil... #4 seems to be the worst. Will need rings in the long run.
Thanks much. Does the car smoke (blue)? Mine does not but should I get a compression test anyway. Just bought 2000 Jetta with 89k miles. Also, in this video, PCV hose was spongy. Mine is also, so I will replace. Should I also order PCV valve (top of oil fill) or just clean with carb cleaner?
+Ken Dash They don't have to blow blue to be burning oil... you'll get an idea of oil usage over time as you own the vehicle & inspect the plugs. Just clean the filler tower.
Thanks. The car is in good shape, but was neglected, not abused. I have had 2 Jettas and 1 golf, all with >200k, Just put in a timing belt and water pump. Run Mobile 1. I hope to get 150k out of this one. Love how these drive! Thanks again for all your time!
Hi Thomas, replaced head gaskets, new sparks, oil fill pvc breather tube, etc... today and now have a rough idle where it almost shuts off car. Any idea what could cause that? '01 VW Beetle 2.0 GL, AEG engine. Thanks again for all your vids, have saved my tail feathers more times than I can count!
Is cam / crank timing correct? Align the engine to #1 TDC and send me pictures of the camshaft sprocket TDC mark and the flywheel TDC mark at the transmission. If you can't get to the transmission flywheel mark, send me a picture of the crank pulley When the camshaft is at TDC. fkh161@fkh171.ca Are the spark plug wires in the correct place? Are all the injectors plugged in correctly? Fault codes?
I'll grab you some pics when I get home tonight. To be totally transparent, initially I tried "patching" up a torn breather hose (connects from the PVC oil fill assembly to the main air hose connected to the throttle assembly) after I changed the gaskets as a temp fix until I got a new one in, and it sucked a 1/2 inch piece of the rubber into the intake, down into the head... not good I know, but thought this would eventually burn itself down and out - it threw all the P300 codes of course, but after I vacuumed out the head, new sparks, etc... it drove and seemed fine until I noticed the idle situation.
So you only replaced the "valve cover gasket"... my initial reply was about head gasket, because the timing belt has to be removed to replace it. If the cylinder head was never removed, the rubber piece could have gotten stuck between the head and an open valve. If the timing belt was never removed, cam & crank timing should be OK. Remove all the spark plugs and do a compression check. If compression is low on one of the cylinders, it could be that the rubber piece is still stuck.
I am mistaken then, I replaced the valve cover gasket & upper/lower intake manifold gaskets - NOT the head gasket as I am now seeing what it looks like on Autozone's website... this will be the next project! I only had to unbolt the timing belt bracket (plastic) and slide the cover away from the valve cover - that's a relief! I did try to cover the intake holes and shop-vac out the bits of rubber (which I am sure are just a gooey mess by now since I drove it in to work today). This was my first attempt at changing gaskets on anything, so I apologize for my ignorance! Do you recommend any product to clean the intake out? Sea Foam?
It will clean itself out... if that is the problem.
If something is keeping a valve open, it will eventually wear down / off and the valve will be able to sit correctly again. This is all just pure speculation... checking compression would confirm if that is the issue or not. Make sure that the intake manifold (upper & lower) are sitting / sealing correctly as well. If either one is not sitting flush, there could be vacuum leaks that affect the engine performance / idle. Double check everything that you did / touched. If things don't get better, do the compression test. If you touched the injector harness plugs, check those as well. The plugs need to click into place.
Great Video
thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. be sure to check out my newer videos, as they contain a fainter water mark and better lighting.
hello , i have miss firing order i forgot which spark wire goes in coil can you help me plz by the way coil connections has a latters to each hole from thru d i wanna know which cylinder number goes into to the later of the coil thank you for understanding i have 2000 vw golf 2.0
A, b, c, d 1, 3, 2, 4
#1 & #4 fire together
#2 & #3 fire together
This is for engine code AEG and BER.
Cylinder order from timing belt side to transmission side.
1, 2, 3, 4
You are a master
Hey Thomas I got a 1999 vw golf 2.0 with codes P0301 P0506 P0102 P1176 the car has a rough idel and when I trying accelarating above 50mph CEL starts to blink and car won’t accelerate I’ll conpare spark plugs like u did in this vid .... any ideals? thanks great vid,
I'm still at work... will get back to you later tonight once I'm at home.
I'm think of buying a beetle bug owner said it's smoking from the thermostat and misfiring is this a easy fix
Beetle's don't have a coolant temperature gauge / needle in the dash... only a blue / red warning light. If the thermostat is smoking and the engine is misfiring, then the engine may have had a major overheating incident in the past. In which case, possible cylinder head gasket / cylinder head repair may have to be done. Which engine? 2.0L, TDI or 1.8T?
2.0
The above applies to all of those engines... if you get the vehicle for cheap enough and it is in good shape otherwise, it might be worth putting money into it. Finding a vehicle with NO issues would be more ideal... yes, you might have to pay more initially, but chances are better that you will not end up with a money pit.
Did you buy the Bug?
Hey Thomas 👋!
That moment when your Bug was just fine until you took her to *Big O Tires* for a simple oil 🛢 change & now your check engine light is blinking like a mo'fo!
*Livid* would be an understatement!
I have an app set up for next week to get her checked out. I need to have some much needed lab work done, you know bloodwork 💉 & such. It's about 10 mins each way. You think it would be safe to drive my beautiful Bug🚙 over there to Labcorp to get this done?
I did ask my regular mechanic about this and he said, "I should be." I explained to him that I removed the gas cap and replaced it, you know, just to see just *maybe* it was something simple as a loose gas cap. Needless to say, it wasn't. Our garage filled with the smell of gas & the check engine light was still flashing when I started my Bug. So I just turned off my car left the garage door open and went back inside. Smdh
*plus side* I just replaced the catalytic converter about 3 Summers ago, so at least it's not *again*. Had to replace for a second time because our state changed their emission rules...*money* 💰 💵💰
Just hit *200K miles* in 2019. I got her in 2012.
01 VW Beetle 2.0 GLS manual.
Grateful for your time and energy♡
Tiffany Martinez
01 Beetle does not shut off the fuel injector when a misfire is detected in a cylinder... so raw fuel exits the cylinder and then causes damage to the catalytic converter (if left for too long). I can't tell you not to drive the car... but it's better that you don't. Check your coil pack & spark plug wires.
I only had to do cylinder 4 and it gave me 82psi!! My friend said his camaro has 220psi!! So im pretty sure its the valves!! :/
I have a 2013 VW Jetta 2.0 S, with the p0304 engine code. "cylinder 4 misfire".. I have replaced the plug, replaced the coil pack due to cracks on the housing and it is still missing. the EPC light and engine light are on. Any suggestions? The car was parked for a week and was doing this when I went to drive it.
I have the same exact issue, except with my mk4 2.0 on cylinder 1. How did you fix it?
Hi, how you been? Thanks for all your videos. I'm having and issue with my car. It's a vw beetle 1999 2.0, the motor runs great, the transmission i just change the oil and sounds good but the thing is i just cant reach 80 miles. My car can reach the 5000 rpms but the speed doesnt go up it feels like the car is way to havy. I dont get any codes.
Standard or automatic?
@@EXOVCDS standar
@@grgortiz1401 Are you sure that the clutch is not slipping?
No, cause I'm able to use all the gears
@@EXOVCDS to get it to 65 miles i have to step on it, my car needs more then 4000 rpms just to get it at that speed, once i get it up to 65m i just drive nice and easy between 3rpms and 4000rpms
I did this and still getting misfire issues in #1&4 ....should I do new wires and coil next?
What does the coil look like? 4 posts in a row or 2 posts across from one another?
Sorry, meant 4 posts, with 2 a posts on either side.
***** My Daughter's 2001 Jetta has a 2.0 with a coil with the 4 posts in a row. It's got a misfire that's most likely the coil, I replaced the plugs to rule out the cheap fix. What is the difference between the four in a row vs. the 2 and 2 coil?
kldkwu The 2 x 2 is a waste spark coil pack. 2 spark plugs are fired at the same time. 1 & 4, 2, & 3. The 4 posts in a row is a sequential firing coil pack. 1, 3, 4, 2
allurah ali
I had #3 and #4 occasionally misfiring until they blew up the ceramic insulators of the Bosch platinum plugs in those two cylinders. Seems it was that the ground strap from engine to body was not connected. I'd get shocked touching metal tool to spark plug insulator - ungrounded ignition. Replaced plats with solid core plugs (Bosch Super Copper) to keep that from happening. Managed to swap pieces of insulator from combustion chamber with rag dipped in STP (sticky stuff) on end of coat hanger. Car ran OK after this.
Yes they are from the ECM and the check engine light is on at key on engine off and I can't reset the codes as am now getting no communication no signal when I try to erase the codes but thanks anyways
I am going to buy a beetle 2004 2.0automatic petrol model so how I know that this 4speed auto or 6 speed auto ? There is any code and where is that cide situated
The easiest thing to do is to count the "shift" points when driving. A normal 4 speed transmission will only allow the shifter to move from Park to 1. A Tiptronic transmission shifter can be moved from D to + & - (to the right). A six speed transmission will let you do the same, but you will also see the gears in the instrument cluster... 1,2,3,4,5,6
I think these are all 4 speed autos, the 1.9 tdi has the 6 speed dsg.
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+Charles Charles Thanks for watching!
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How much would it cost to fix a cylinder in your Beetle by yourself?
Dan Wambo Not sure what you mean... what is the problem?
My problem is that one of the cylinders arent firing properly in my 03' Beetle and its eating up my gas.
Dan Wambo You need to check if it is an ignition problem or an injector problem. 2.0l or 1.8T?
i think its a 1.8T
Dan Wambo Take a picture of the engine bay (with the plastic engine cover removed) and send me the picture: fkh161 at fkh161 dot ca
Then I can see what engine you have AND I can circle the things you need to check (and send you the picture back).
hi i have a code coming up as p0300 and p0343. the p0343 is cam sensor i take it what bank is p0300
p0300 is random misfire... computer can't tell which bank.
Year, make, model, engine? The more info I have, the better I can guess as to what might be wrong.
@@EXOVCDS 2003 vw beetle convertable 2.0l
Recent timing belt replacement? Could be a bad camshaft position sensor... but that shouldn't cause misfire codes, unless cam / crank timing is not correct. Check the cam sensor to see if it actually producing a signal:
th-cam.com/video/A6XV5x0504c/w-d-xo.html
Can somebody please help me....I have a 2002 VW Beetle (Standard) and it will not go above 65mph and the check engine light is one but when i bring it to the garage they say it's reading gasoline & suggested i change to a mid-grade gas...could this probably be a fuel filter problem to where it's not going above 65mph?
+Beth Fitzpatrick There is no code that says "gasoline"... what is the exact OBD2 code? Not all "generic" scan tools / code readers will "retrieve" all stored fault codes. Go to a VW specialty shop and have them look at it.
The garage said the check engine light was coming up as "lean" which he said was a code for "gasoline"
but recently the car no longer does over 65 & skips & sputters some times, i was just wondering if this sounds like a fuel filter problem?
+Beth Fitzpatrick Lean means lack of fuel... usually due to an air leak / vacuum leak, but yes, a restricted fuel filter can cause power issues & a lean code.
Thank you so much Thomas!!
hey man great videos, thanks to you I have been able to fix my own cars and my family, but I have an issue with my jetta mk4 2.0 standard, I have change the spark plugs and coils, and even the coil pack, which they were in very bad condition, because my car turns on then goes off which lacks of gas, i have some codes p0302, p0422, p1300, p0303 i got this codes and now im thinking i need new fuel injectors
Since you asked the question twice... I will answer it again. Next time only ask once.
May I assume that P1300 is actually P0301? I don't have info on a P1300 code.
The car does not drive at all or it drives but has lack of power? What scan tool are you using to scan for fault codes? Not all scan tools can read all codes. Did you have an exhaust rattle in the past? It could be that your catalytic converter is plugging exhaust flow.
@@EXOVCDS thanks for answering sorry i thought i did once, it was a cheap obd2, and yes I have problems with my catalytic converter, should I just replace that and go from there?
Its turns on and then fade out like is not eough gas...
@@RagnarR1 could be due to restricted exhaust / converter. Remove the front O2 Sensor or disconnect the converter to see if the engine runs differently / better.
@@EXOVCDS thank you very much I will do that, and I will let you know how I went thank you
Can anyone tell me why my 2000 volkswagen beetle 2.0 lose power and want go over 65mph
+Alicia Russell Is the check engine light on? Standard or automatic?
+Thomas EXOVCDS yes the check engine light is on and it's a automatic
+Alicia Russell What's the code?
+Thomas EXOVCDS I don't know we change the throttle position sensor we change the crank sensor we change the fuel pump fuel filter and mass air flow sensor fuel injectors
+Alicia Russell Get the ECM scanned for fault codes and then post the codes here... no use replacing parts if the code(s) point at something else.
Great vids! I've learned a lot about my bug. And to think I was about to sell it too!
Zach Bennett Thanks for watching!
Hello bro , can I send you an email? I need to show you a video on my plug wire , I need clarity pls . Email pls
Upload to your channel using the TH-cam app.
Have you uploaded it yet? Usually only takes like 5 minutes.
@@EXOVCDS I have not, I prefer to send it via email.