VW microbus 2.3i

2000 VOLKSWAGEN
280,000 MILES • 5 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PITILAPLACE
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Hi

I am having terrible problems with my VW microbus 2.3i. Its a 2000 model and about a month ago it just would not start anymore, I had it at a mechanic and they said we need to replace the ECU which we did but it only drove for about an hour and same problem. Its been at several mechanics now and they have changed everything including sensors and ECU and all sorts of electronics and they cannot get it fixed. They have asked me now to tow away the Microbus because they don't know what else to do. Please please please if anyone has any ideas why it won't start let me know! The mechanics say the problem is because all the injectors are constantly open and won't open and close in sequence thats why it won't start but they have tried everything to get it fixed and no success at all. Please help
May 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey PITILAPLACE,

This sounds like you have a problem with the crankshaft angle sensor which will fail causing the problem you have described.

Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when fixing this problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

The only other thing I can think of is the ignition switch. When engine stalls see if the computer has power. Are there any fault codes?

Run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
Jan 24, 2017 at 10:34 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey, Did you ever get the problem fixed?

Best, Ken
Jan 24, 2017 at 10:34 PM
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