Flashing coil light and stop start fault [Resolved]
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I've still got until the end of the March until I’m booked in. Managed to go from when we were last speaking about it, until Monday just gone, without it happening. Same old, turn off engine/turn back on = Gone.
Oh fair enough mate. Yeah mine hasn’t done it for 2 weeks now so I’m about due it!
I’ve put ‘another’ new battery on as I’d wrecked the other one by jump starting it all the time. This one is holding up as yet but it’s only been on a couple of weeks. I need to get the problems sorted before I wreck this one!
Hi pal,
Mine was a blocked DPF, the pressure created from the turbo couldn’t anywhere causing it to go back, turbo then slowly was getting tired and started whining.
I had been on loads of big runs but it wasn’t regenerating for some reason.
Took it to a garage and found the problem within 10 mins. Had the turbo replaced which was a mess and very lucky not to cause any more damage.
Runs like a dream now, no lights. My first go would check if you are getting pressure from exhaust.
Hopes this helps you.
@Rob2red So the van went to Marshall’s today mate. Still hasn’t done it since the 26th Feb. So 5 weeks with no reoccurrence now.
I got them to do a big service on it as part of my plan at the same time & kill two birds with one stone. Got a phone call at 14:00 saying it was ready to collect. Clean bill of health & as there has been so many faultless runs since it last happened, the faults list is all clear.
They apparently checked all of the obvious possible causes & found nada.
Not sure if I’m more relieved that theres nothing majorly wrong, or concerned that the cause is still totally undiagnosed really…
So, new plan: Next time it does it, I’ll call VW Assist so they can come & grab the code before it does a disappearing act again.
The saga continues unfortunately…
I got them to do a big service on it as part of my plan at the same time & kill two birds with one stone. Got a phone call at 14:00 saying it was ready to collect. Clean bill of health & as there has been so many faultless runs since it last happened, the faults list is all clear.
They apparently checked all of the obvious possible causes & found nada.
Not sure if I’m more relieved that theres nothing majorly wrong, or concerned that the cause is still totally undiagnosed really…
So, new plan: Next time it does it, I’ll call VW Assist so they can come & grab the code before it does a disappearing act again.
The saga continues unfortunately…
Hey,
So I’ve not had the stalling since the 28th of March, however it has been in the garage for the last month. The last time it happened it was pretty dangerous as it made me veer towards the verge with a reservoir below!
But I’ve had it in the garage for a month now. They had the front end off her to check wiring etc. They did find evidence of rodent damage, but nothing to any wires. They’ve now coded out the start/stop completely as it was coming up with start/stop error. They also changed the fuel pressure sensor.
Hope you guys are all sorted too! Bloody cars!
So…we shall see…
So I’ve not had the stalling since the 28th of March, however it has been in the garage for the last month. The last time it happened it was pretty dangerous as it made me veer towards the verge with a reservoir below!
But I’ve had it in the garage for a month now. They had the front end off her to check wiring etc. They did find evidence of rodent damage, but nothing to any wires. They’ve now coded out the start/stop completely as it was coming up with start/stop error. They also changed the fuel pressure sensor.
Hope you guys are all sorted too! Bloody cars!
So…we shall see…
Hi pal.
Mine runs like a dream now. I did have DPF and EGR delete and remapped as use mine as a daily so doesn’t get on big runs very often.
Only other problem I had was the alternator went which wasn’t a big problem. Just more money
But as for that it runs so good now, it’s like a complete different van. Pulls so good in every gear. Also had it lowered on H&R coil overs at @CRS Performance which has made it even better.
Hope yours is all sorted all ready for the summer we aren’t getting
Mine runs like a dream now. I did have DPF and EGR delete and remapped as use mine as a daily so doesn’t get on big runs very often.
Only other problem I had was the alternator went which wasn’t a big problem. Just more money
But as for that it runs so good now, it’s like a complete different van. Pulls so good in every gear. Also had it lowered on H&R coil overs at @CRS Performance which has made it even better.
Hope yours is all sorted all ready for the summer we aren’t getting
Neidav
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Hi guys, I've just been reading through your posts and at least I felt better knowing I'm not on my own! Been having flashing coil/ engine management warning lights intermittently, start/stop message (cutting out at traffic lights etc., but not whilst driving thankfully) and loss of power for a couple of months. Numerous fault codes, on my 3rd garage now and they all seem equally puzzled, had the glow plug sensor and the ABS sensor replaced so far - same problems continue. Mass airflow sensor being replaced today due to 'readings being out of the correct range'......... I love my van, but I'm starting to get very frustrated as the costs mount!
I don't have the T6 anymore, but mine was solved by having the DPF removed, professionally cleaned then reinstalled.
I did have it flash up once more after but it was due to a hole in the turbo vacuum hose.
Good as gold after that.
Well guys it’s been 4 months now since I had any problems!!! I’m not totally convinced it’s sorted yet, my trust in it was totally shot after how many dangerous situations it’s put me in by stalling whilst driving along! Hopefully it’s sorted now though! The permanent coding out of the start/stop or the new fuel pressure sensor “seems” to have done the trick! 
