Hey guys!

 

My first major problem with my car :tt2:

 

Basically, driving normally and the engine will cut out completely dead. All electronics will still be working, but I have no power steering (as the engine isn't going)

 

So, I pull over and after a little while of trying to start it again (Usually about 10-15 minutes) it'll spring into life. This is very intermittant, I had it on the way back from buying the car! But once I had it home, I didn't have the issue for a couple of weeks up until yesterday where it started doing it again.

 

So, pretty sure this is the PTU.

 

Where is the cheapest place to grab one?

 

Thanks guys!

If it did it, then didnt do it for a while, check the plugs first, if they are even out by a gnats whisker it will make a difference.

I have a spare series one for £30 delivered if it helps.

 

Cheers

Graham

Cheapest i found for brand new series 2 was CZP in USA

If it did it, then didnt do it for a while, check the plugs first, if they are even out by a gnats whisker it will make a difference.

I have a spare series one for £30 delivered if it helps.

 

Cheers

Graham

 

So take them out, clean them and put them back in I guess?

 

I'm a bit of a car DIY newbie. :(

So take them out, clean them and put them back in I guess?

 

I'm a bit of a car DIY newbie. :(

 

Yes, but make sure the connections are tight, you end up with a similar symptom if the terminals aren't making good contact and will expand when warm

So, it looks like there is already a series 2 PTU on the car.

 

Are they prone to failure at all?

 

Hell of a shame 'cause I wouldn't have thought they'd have gone if the car has only done 41000 miles :p

If its a series 2 PTU,( without fins) you will have had a harness that came with it, defo check the fit, it took a couple of wiggles and a bit of tape to make it fit tight.

 

If its been hard wired, ie no additional loom, then check the wiring, you may have something amiss there.

I have a series 1 PTU if you need it.

hi tescobag ive got a series 2 with loom if your interested.

How much for mick?

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Edited May 23, 201015 yr by groover
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sorry about that ! tescobag contact me on mickmcl007@hotmail.com

try ebay!