16V problems... Interesting discovery

[jlagnese@massed.net (John Lagnese)]

Make sure to properly torque the knock sensor! Otherwise it gets crushed!
John

BoxOParts wrote:

> Actually, CIS-E does have a limp home mode, specifically designed for knock
> sensor or engine temp sensor failure.
>
> Remove the plugs at the knock and temp sender, clean the contacts and
> reinstall.  Also, check the knock sensor wire to make sure that there are no
> nicks in the sheilding.  The wire has a grounding sheith? around it that can
> produce faults when broken.
>
> BcH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Captnbr@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 3:46 PM
> To: rhock99@epix.net; Scirocco-L@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: 16V problems... Interesting discovery
>
> There are a lot of new cars nowadays that have a "limp mode"  whereas the
> computer senses something amiss and reduces power.  Our Sciroccos are not
> nearly that sophisticated.  Something mechanical on the car is just plain
> "Broke".  I would start with the ignition system first, like Spark plug
> wires, coil, distributor etc.   Good Luck.
>
> Brian 86 16v
> 98 Jetta Vr6
>
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