# Anyone have vag com software/MK3 jetta exp. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 25, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080 "2009-03-25T12:04:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2009, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/21 "2009-04-07T07:00:42Z")
Well. I now own a sweet non-running MK3. I tried to look for vacuum leaks with my propane torch with no luck. I’ll check the timing when the weather breaks again ☹ Anyone know what sensor is on the drivers side of the head above the trans? Its got a loose spade terminal on it? Also of note, the car runs much longer if I crank the A/C. I’m going to dig up a code scanner to see what the CEL’s are too. Do any stores loan them out? ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2009, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/22 "2009-04-07T07:08:36Z")
they wont lend them out, something about deleting codes can get them in trouble :shrug: thats why I bought mine, I have a cheap hand scanner that does any make model car, and I have Vag-com (vag car specific) Ill PM you my cell if you want to get me your address i can see about swinging by… sorry I didnt get around to responding to your PM. been super busy hoping to close on are new house Friday 🙂 Mike ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2009, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/23 "2009-04-07T07:15:08Z")
FYI: I told the former owner that his mechanic just forgot to plug in a sensor and it now runs great… 😃 > [@badnewsmini](#): > > they wont lend them out, something about deleting codes can get them in trouble :shrug: thats why I bought mine, I have a cheap hand scanner that does any make model car, and I have Vag-com (vag car specific) Ill PM you my cell if you want to get me your address i can see about swinging by… sorry I didnt get around to responding to your PM. been super busy hoping to close on are new house Friday 🙂 > > Mike No worries. I remember closing on my house… TWICE. 1st time They gave me closing cost assistance… Home owners lawyer screwed up. and I had to close again a few days later w/o the closing cost assitance that I had spent ☹ There is nothing better than coming up with a $3000 you do not have in 1 day ☹ ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/24 "2009-04-27T06:43:32Z")
:tup: to badnewsmini for spending some qaulity time with the car and I. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/25 "2009-04-27T06:47:03Z")
So what’d you figure out? FUBAR? Wait, it’s a VW so SNAFU. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/26 "2009-04-27T06:49:45Z")
Throws a MAF and cam postion code. Distributor was 180deg out also. He has a spare MAF that he wants to try to see if it will get it runing right. ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/27 "2009-04-27T09:50:13Z")
ya no problem now I just need to buy flowers for the wife 😛 and your lack of tools is mind blowing :P, next time i swing by with the MAF Im bringing at-least a top half of my box. but nice meeting you. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/28 "2009-04-27T10:09:18Z")
lol. I do have a bunch of tools… My problem is that they are scattered throughout the garage/house/cars. I like to gather all the tools I need to do some work, then start another project and steal from the last projects tools until I have 4 projects and no tools. Add to that, the short duration work sessions and new “honey do” chores and it makes for the mess. If my garage did not flood, I would keep my toolbox outside 🙂 Does the wife drink? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/29 "2009-04-27T10:23:24Z")
so did you get this thing running right or what? ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/30 "2009-04-27T13:24:31Z")
no, I didnt bring my spare parts box… ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/31 "2009-04-28T10:00:53Z")
“I’ve never tried to do it the wrong way before” - badnewsmini I think that was the timing belt quote of the day. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2009, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/32 "2009-05-21T08:23:35Z")
I spent another 30 minutes on it. Compression is ~140-170 or so across the pistons (without the fuel pump relay removed :picard:) The Cam sensor on the dist. appears to be open. I was using a crappy DMM leads, but if there was some resistance, it should have showed some reading. The voltage on pins 1 and 3 of the connector was nearly 13V. I read somewhere that the max should be 10.6V ?? The MAP is shot. One of the little tabs looks like it has broken. So, With the help of a little carb cleaner and pumping the gas pedal, it starts and will stay running so long as I keep it above 1500rpm. It sounds like crap with some popping and crackling sound to the exhaust. Could the Cam sensor keep the car from running @ idle and starting? With both the MAP and CPS unplugged, it does not really change how the car acts. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080/33 "2009-10-01T13:07:17Z")
bump. I had this wonderful auto running for about 5 minutes now… comp was 180,170,190,180. The only CEL i get is for the MAF being broken. But, when I started it I had to turn on the blower and a/c to get it to idle. Any idea what happens when its turned on and why it would not idle on its own w/o it? I think my next step will be cleaning up the grounds, cleaning the TB, and trying to find the coolant temp sensor in the shareware vag-com. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-vag-com-software-mk3-jetta-exp/65080.md?page=1)