Greetings hive mind! How are we all today?
Please help me shed some light on a problem with my car.
It's a 97 model VW Polo.. 1.9 mechanical Diesel, engine code AEF.
I tried to start it on Friday, but no luck for the first couple of tries. The clock had reset itself, and on the second try there was a buzzing noise from behind the dash, like a relay failing to latch.
It started after that, but the stereo wouldn't switch on. The stereo is getting power though, as the panel lights work. All the other electricals seem to be working, and all the fuses are good.
Now to throw something else into the mix.. At some time in the past, the cold start circuit buggered up, and there is a manual button to activate the glow plugs.
Used it again on Sunday and it started first time, still with no stereo, but this time the engine decided to cut out 3 times on the way home!
I shat a brick. 3 times.
It cut out when idling, between gear changes. Passengers were *ahem* nervous.
Now please answer me these questions three..
If it's probably a relay, which one shall I buy and try? The haynes book of lies shows me a wiring diagram, but helpfully doesn't say which is which on the board.
Is there anything else, like the ignition switch likely to be at fault?
Does anyone know any good auto sparkies in the Basingstoke area? The nearest decent garage in Hartley Whitney are booked right up.
